Scott Derrickson

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Scott Derrickson is a screenwriter, producer, and director. He has written and directed the film The Exorcism Of Emily Rose, which was loosely based on a true story about Anneliese Michel, a college freshman who was at one point recognized by the Roman Catholic Church for her demonic possession.[citation needed]

He is currently attached to direct a big screen adaptation of John Milton's Paradise Lost for Legendary Pictures, from a script by Stuart Hazeldine. He is also attached to direct an adaptation of Devil's Knot by Mara Leveritt for Dimension Films. Currently, he is directing a remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still starring Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly.

Derrickson graduated from Biola University La Mirada, CA with a degree in humanities, a degree in communications, and a degree in theological studies. He earned his masters in film production from USC Film School.[1]


[edit] Filmography

  1. Paradise Lost (in development)
  2. Countdown (announced)
  3. Devil's Knot (announced) (attached)
  4. The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) (in production)
  5. The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)
  6. Hellraiser: Inferno (2000) (V)
  7. Love in the Ruins (1995)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Bergen International Film Festival

[edit] External links

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