David DeCoteau
Biography
David DeCoteau (born January 5, 1964) is an independent film director, a dual citizen of the US and Canada, who has worked professionally in the movie business since he was 18 years old. He got his start through a generous offer from movie legend Roger Corman, who hired him in 1980 as a production assistant at New World Pictures. In 1986, DeCoteau directed and produced his first feature film, Dreamaniac, for another generous film legend, Charles Band.
DeCoteau has gone on to produce and direct over 200 motion pictures over the next several decades. His passion lies in the creation of popular genre programming made for global consumption. DeCoteau's experience in creating content in countries all over the world makes him a proven choice for exceptionally challenging projects. He resides in British Columbia, Canada and Hollywood, California.
Filmography
Tales of the Uncanny
2020
as Self
Weedjies! Halloweed Night
2019
as Party Guest
Deadly Ten: Meet the Directors
2019
as Himself
Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York'
2018
as Self
Puppet Master: Axis Termination
2017
as Flamboyant Nazi #1
The Disaster Artist
2017
as David DeCoteau (uncredited)
VHS Lives: A Schlockumentary
2017
as Self
Evil Bong: High-5!
2016
as Self
Evil Bong 420
2015
as David DeCoteau
Trophy Heads
2014
as Juicy Stand Customer
I Am Divine
2014
as Self
Screaming in High Heels: The Rise & Fall of the Scream Queen Era
2011
as Himself
Tales from the Lumber Yard: The Making of Galaxy of Terror
2010
as Self
Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust
2008
as Himself
Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust
2008
Leeches!
2003
as Franklin (voice)
Videozone: The Making of "Curse of the Puppet Master"
1998
as Director of "Curse of the Puppet Master"
Creaturealm: From the Dead
1998
as Himself
Hollywood Mortuary
1998
as Himself
Invasion of the Scream Queens
1992
as Himself
Zombie Cop
1991
as Passerby in Car
Videozone: The Making of "Puppet Master III"
1991
Shock Cinema: Volume One
1991
as Himself
Shock Cinema: Volume Four
1991
as Himself / Director