
Ari Savonen
Actor·b. 1987·Saarijärvi, Finland
13 horror credits
Ari Savonen (born 7 July 1987 in Saarijärvi) is a Finnish independent filmmaker, make-up artist, special effects artist and actor. He is best known for his work in Finnish independent film industry and horror fantasy film Backwood Madness (2025), which he directed, wrote and produced.
Savonen is also an organizer of Trash and Underground Film Festival and former president of Finnish Independent Movie Association (Findie Ry).
Actor12 films

Backwood Madness
Corpse / Voice Actor

The Return of Shitters
People in panic #3

The Cold Dark
Brother Peter

Bring Me the Blood of the Werewolf
Trade Horse

It Came from the Desert
Mutant in Eradicator Movie

Satan Stole Our Hot Dogs!
Hot Dog Loser

Tuftland
Severi

Bandits and Bloodhounds
Cowboy

Terminator Commando
Cannon Fodder

The Defiler
Guard #1

Bunny the Killer Thing
Man with a Orange Mask

L4ST
Infected
Director1 film

Backwood Madness
Director
Writer1 film

Backwood Madness
Story / Writer
Producer1 film

Backwood Madness
Producer
Production Designer1 film

Bunny the Killer Thing
Production Design
Makeup & FX4 films

Backwood Madness
Makeup Designer

Bring Me the Blood of the Werewolf
Makeup Designer / Special Effects Makeup Artist / Special Effects

Bandits and Bloodhounds
Special Effects Makeup Artist / Makeup Designer

Terminator Commando
Makeup Designer / Special Effects Makeup Artist
Other Crew2 films

Homecoming
Makeup Artist

L4ST
Makeup Artist