Sam Irvin directed ELVIRA’S HAUNTED HILLS and the queer horror series DANTE’S COVE. He co-executive produced Bill Condon’s Oscar winning GODS AND MONSTERS and was the assistant to Brian De Palma on DRESSED TO KILL.

Sam has authored 7 books including “Confessions of a Brian De Palma Protégé!” and “Captain Samouflage and the Frankensam Scam!” Sam has won 7 Rondo Awards, a Tod Slaughter Lifetime Achievement in Horror Award, and a Queer Screams Career Achievement Award.

Also among his 40-plus directing credits are such fan favorites as OBLIVION (George Takei & Julie Newmar) and GUILTY AS CHARGED (Rod Steiger & Heather Graham). His filming locations often bring him to Louisville, KY, where he has helmed thrillers for the Lifetime Network such as 2018’s HOMECOMING REVENGE, HIDDEN FAMILY SECRETS, and SEDUCED BY MY NEIGHBOR.

In his spare time, (does he have any?), he teaches graduate courses on directing at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts.

Please welcome Sam back to WonderFest!