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Josh Ethier

Josh Ethier

Editing·Providence, Rhode Island, USA

36 horror credits

Originally from Rhode Island, Josh Ethier is a renowned Los Angeles based film editor who has left a lasting mark on the horror, thriller and action genres; he literally wears his passion for the genres on his sleeve. His works have premiered at esteemed film festivals such as the Toronto International Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, Tribeca Film Festival, Beyond Fest and Fantastic Fest.

Ethier is most well known for his frequent collaborations with director Joe Begos, with whom he has crafted a unique, LOUD and impactful cinematic style. Their partnership has resulted in several acclaimed films, including "Bliss," a psychedelic horror film that explores the descent of an artist into madness; "VFW," a gritty, action-packed thriller about war veterans defending their local VFW post from a drug-addled gang; and most recently, "Christmas Bloody Christmas," a festive yet terrifying holiday horror film that's streaming on Shudder. These collaborations have resonated with audiences and critics alike, showcasing Ethier's ability to enhance Begos' visionary storytelling through his editing.

Ethier's impressive filmography includes notable titles such as Oz Perkins' "Gretel & Hansel" for Orion Pictures and MGM, a dark reimagining of the classic fairy tale; William Brent Bell's "Orphan: First Kill," the prequel to the cult horror favorite for Paramount Pictures; Henry Dunham's "The Standoff at Sparrow Creek," a tense, dialogue-driven thriller about a mass shooting at a police funeral; and "Mayhem," a high-octane action horror film starring Steven Yeun that highlights his versatility as an editor of action and comedy.

Director1 film

Gutter

Gutter

Director

2018

Writer1 film

Gutter

Gutter

Writer

2018

Producer10 films

Jimmy and Stiggs

Jimmy and Stiggs

Producer

2025 3.0
Who's Watching

Who's Watching

Producer

2024
Christmas Bloody Christmas

Christmas Bloody Christmas

Producer

2022
Bliss

Bliss

Producer

2019 4.0
VFW

VFW

Producer

2019
Gutter

Gutter

Producer

2018
The Mind's Eye

The Mind's Eye

Producer

2015
Almost Human

Almost Human

Producer

2014
Toxin

Toxin

Producer

2011
Bad Moon Rising

Bad Moon Rising

Producer

2011

Editor30 films

Buddy

Buddy

Editor

2026
Jimmy and Stiggs

Jimmy and Stiggs

Editor

2025 3.0
Companion

Companion

Editor

2025 3.5
Don't Move

Don't Move

Editor

2024
Christmas Bloody Christmas

Christmas Bloody Christmas

Editor

2022
Orphan: First Kill

Orphan: First Kill

Editor

2022 3.8
Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek

Editor

2021
The Seventh Day

The Seventh Day

Editor

2021
Gretel & Hansel

Gretel & Hansel

Editor

2020 2.8
Bliss

Bliss

Editor

2019 4.0
VFW

VFW

Editor

2019
Eat Brains Love

Eat Brains Love

Editor

2019
Gutter

Gutter

Editor

2018
Mayhem

Mayhem

Editor

2017 2.8
House by the Lake

House by the Lake

Editor

2017
XX

XX

Editor

2017 2.5
Beyond the Gates

Beyond the Gates

Editor

2016 2.0
Holidays

Holidays

Editor

2016
The Mind's Eye

The Mind's Eye

Editor

2015
We Are Still Here

We Are Still Here

Editor

2015
Some Kind of Hate

Some Kind of Hate

Editor

2015
Digging Up the Marrow

Digging Up the Marrow

Editor

2015
Dark Summer

Dark Summer

Editor

2015
Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween

Editor

2014
Almost Human

Almost Human

Editor

2014
Zombex

Zombex

Editor

2013
Halloween Hugs

Halloween Hugs

Editor

2013
Contracted

Contracted

Editor

2013
Toxin

Toxin

Editor

2011
Bad Moon Rising

Bad Moon Rising

Editor

2011

Actor12 films

Jimmy and Stiggs

Jimmy and Stiggs

Theo Thatcher

2025 3.0
Christmas Bloody Christmas

Christmas Bloody Christmas

Larry

2022
Bliss

Bliss

Bobby

2019 4.0
VFW

VFW

Tank

2019
Beyond the Gates

Beyond the Gates

Spectral Father

2016 2.0
The Mind's Eye

The Mind's Eye

Jim Robbins

2015
Some Kind of Hate

Some Kind of Hate

Driver

2015
Digging Up the Marrow

Digging Up the Marrow

Self / Vance / Little Bigfoot

2015
Almost Human

Almost Human

Mark Fisher

2014
Halloween Hugs

Halloween Hugs

Josh

2013
Toxin

Toxin

Man

2011
Bad Moon Rising

Bad Moon Rising

2011

Other Crew10 films

VFW

VFW

Colorist / Sound Designer

2019
The Axe Murders of Villisca

The Axe Murders of Villisca

Additional Editing

2017
Beyond the Gates

Beyond the Gates

Sound Designer

2016 2.0
Holidays

Holidays

Post Production Supervisor

2016
The Mind's Eye

The Mind's Eye

Sound Editor

2015
Unfriended

Unfriended

Additional Editing

2014 3.0
Zombeavers

Zombeavers

Assistant Editor

2014 2.0
Almost Human

Almost Human

Sound Designer

2014
Rites of Spring

Rites of Spring

Assistant Editor

2012
Rosewood Lane

Rosewood Lane

Digital Imaging Technician

2011