Splat Pack
The Splat Pack is a collection of independent filmmakers who, since 2002, have directed, written and produced numerous R-Rated horror films, notable for their low budgets and extreme ultra-violence.[1]
History
The term was coined by Alan Jones of Total Film.[2] The group has been credited with bringing back ultra-violent movies, as well as moving away from PG-13 rated movies and into the R-rated spectrum, all while operating with low budgets.[1][3] The members have repeatedly clashed with the MPAA board over the content of their work but nevertheless continue to find substantial box-office success.[2][3] In 2011 a documentary on the Splat Pack was made featuring extensive interviews with members Alexandre Aja, Adam Green, Eli Roth, Darren Lynn Bousman, Neil Marshall, and Greg McLean. Quentin Tarantino jokingly referred to Eli Roth as "The Frank Sinatra of the Splat Pack" in his press for Grindhouse.
Members
- Alexandre Aja[1][2]
- Darren Lynn Bousman[1][2]
- Neil Marshall[1][2]
- Greg McLean[4]
- Eli Roth[1][2]
- Robert Rodriguez[1][2]
- James Wan[1][2]
- Leigh Whannell[1][2]
- Rob Zombie[1][4]
Filmography
Other Related Films
The following are films related, being produced, written or otherwise connected to a Splat Packer, but not official due to not being directed by any of The Splat Pack members.
Year | Film | Director | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Distributor(s) |
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2007 | P2 | Franck Khalfoun | Alexandre Aja, Franck Khalfoun, Grégory Levasseur | Alexandre Aja, Erik Feig, Grégory Levasseur, Patrick Wachsberger | Summit Entertainment, Destination Films |
2008 | Saw V | David Hackl | Patrick Melton, Marcus Dunstan | Gregg Hoffman, Mark Burg, Oren Koules | Lionsgate |
2009 | The Descent Part 2 | Jon Harris | James Watkins, J. Blakeson, James McCarthy | Ivana Mackinnon, Christian Colson | Pathé |
Saw VI | Kevin Greutert | Patrick Melton, Marcus Dunstan | Mark Burg, Oren Koules | Lionsgate | |
2010 | The Last Exorcism | Daniel Stamm | Huck Botko, Andrew Gurland | Eric Newman, Eli Roth, Marc Abraham, Thomas A. Bliss | Lionsgate |
Saw 3D | Kevin Greutert | Patrick Melton, Marcus Dunstan | Gregg Hoffman, Mark Burg, Oren Koules, | Lionsgate | |
2011 | Hostel Part III | Scott Spiegel | Michael D. Weiss | Chris Briggs, Mike Fleiss, Scott Spiegel | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
2012 | Maniac | Franck Khalfoun | Alexandre Aja, Grégory Levasseur, C.A. Rosenberg | Alexandre Aja | IFC Midnight |
2013 | The Last Exorcism Part II | Ed Gass-Donnelly | Damien Chazelle, Ed Gass-Donnelly | Eli Roth, Thomas A. Bliss | CBS Films |
Aftershock | Nicolás López | Eli Roth, Nicolàs López, Guillermo Amoedo | Eli Roth, Brian Oliver, Miguel Asensio | Dimension Films, RADiUS-TWC | |
2014 | Annabelle | John R. Leonetti | Gary Dauberman | Peter Safran, James Wan | Warner Bros. Pictures |
Demonic | Will Canon | Max La Bella, Doug Simon, Will Canon (Story By James Wan & Max La Bella) | Lee Clay, James Wan | Dimension Films | |
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Winters Keegan, Rebecca (October 22, 2006). "The Splat Pack". Time. Retrieved January 7, 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Jones, Alan (December 24, 2006). "Blood Brothers". Variety. Retrieved January 7, 2011.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 New York Post; October 22, 2006. Horrors!; retrieved April 2, 2007
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 AOL Canada; Summer Movie Guide - Femmes Fatales; retrieved December 26, 2011