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Eric Stanze

Eric Stanze

Director·b. 1971

22 horror credits

Eric Stanze is a director, writer, editor, and producer whose films have garnered critical acclaim and forged a substantial fan base that spans the globe. Stanze also has 2nd Unit director, acting, voice-over, director of photography, and camera/electric/grip credits to his name. Stanze’s work spans independent feature films, music videos, documentaries, short films, and more.

Stanze’s first-ever job on a professional shoot came at the age of 16 – he was an unpaid cue-card boy on a PSA about the dangers of drunk driving. He continued interning on local commercials and music videos from age 16 through 18. Stanze began working professionally in television, video production, and feature films in 1990 when he was only 18 years old. Since then, he has continuously earned his living exclusively in the film / video / television industry.

Director11 films

Anxiety

Anxiety

Director

2024
In Memory Of

In Memory Of

Director

2018
Ratline

Ratline

Director

2011
The Severed Head Network

The Severed Head Network

Director

2007
Deadwood Park

Deadwood Park

Director

2007
China White Serpentine

China White Serpentine

Director

2003
I Spit on Your Corpse, I Piss on Your Grave

I Spit on Your Corpse, I Piss on Your Grave

Director

2001
Scrapbook

Scrapbook

Director

2000
Ice from the Sun

Ice from the Sun

Director

1999
Savage Harvest

Savage Harvest

Director

1994
The Scare Game

The Scare Game

Director

1992

Writer7 films

Anxiety

Anxiety

Story / Writer

2024
Deadwood Park

Deadwood Park

Screenplay

2007
Inbred Redneck Alien Abduction

Inbred Redneck Alien Abduction

Story

2004
I Spit on Your Corpse, I Piss on Your Grave

I Spit on Your Corpse, I Piss on Your Grave

Writer

2001
Ice from the Sun

Ice from the Sun

Writer

1999
Savage Harvest

Savage Harvest

Writer

1994
The Scare Game

The Scare Game

Writer

1992

Producer8 films

The Severed Head Network

The Severed Head Network

Producer

2007
Killers by Nature

Killers by Nature

Executive Producer

2005
Buzz Saw

Buzz Saw

Executive Producer

2005
Inbred Redneck Alien Abduction

Inbred Redneck Alien Abduction

Executive Producer

2004
Last House on Hell Street

Last House on Hell Street

Executive Producer

2002
Insaniac

Insaniac

Executive Producer

2002
Ice from the Sun

Ice from the Sun

Executive Producer

1999
Savage Harvest

Savage Harvest

Producer

1994

Cinematographer2 films

Tennessee Gothic

Tennessee Gothic

Director of Photography

2019
Deadwood Park

Deadwood Park

Director of Photography

2007

Editor4 films

Deadwood Park

Deadwood Park

Editor

2007
Inbred Redneck Alien Abduction

Inbred Redneck Alien Abduction

Editor

2004
Last House on Hell Street

Last House on Hell Street

Editor

2002
Ice from the Sun

Ice from the Sun

Editor

1999

Production Designer1 film

Savage Harvest

Savage Harvest

Production Design

1994

Actor8 films

Anxiety

Anxiety

Paxton Caine

2024
The Man in Room 6

The Man in Room 6

Stan

2022
The Severed Head Network

The Severed Head Network

The Apparition, The Prisoner (segments "Survive", "Curveball: Pile Of Junk")

2007
Deadwood Park

Deadwood Park

Henry Channers - 1944

2007
Savage Harvest 2: October Blood

Savage Harvest 2: October Blood

Zack Ledanakoh

2006
Inbred Redneck Alien Abduction

Inbred Redneck Alien Abduction

Jango Binx (voice)

2004
Strawberry Spring

Strawberry Spring

Weatherman

2001
The Scare Game

The Scare Game

1992

Other Crew4 films

Tennessee Gothic

Tennessee Gothic

Camera Operator

2019
We Are What We Are

We Are What We Are

Second Unit Director

2013
Sound of Nothing

Sound of Nothing

Grip

2013
Ice from the Sun

Ice from the Sun

Camera Operator / Sound Designer

1999