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Darren Lynn Bousman

Directing Born Jan 11, 1979 Overland Park, Kansas, USA 56 credits
56
Total Credits
2000–2026
27 Years Career Span
12
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Darren Lynn Bousman is an American film director and screenwriter. He was born on January 11, 1979, in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. Bousman is known for directing several installments of the Saw franchise, beginning with Saw II. He also directed Repo!, Holliston, and Mother's Day. Additionally, Bousman is credited as the director of Saw III, Saw IV, and Saw: Spiral. He has written and directed a total of 41 films and television shows. Bousman's work has been recognized by various sources, including TMDB and ČSFD.cz, which have provided information about his career and filmography.

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Career

Career overview

Darren Lynn Bousman is an American film director and screenwriter. He is known for directing several films, including installments of the "Saw" franchise. Bousman's directing career spans multiple projects, with a notable focus on horror and thriller genres.

Bousman's work includes directing several films in the "Saw" franchise, starting with "Saw II" in 2005, which he also wrote. Additionally, he has directed other films such as "Saw: Spiral" and "Repo!". His directing credits also include "Holliston" and "Mother's Day". Bousman has a diverse filmography, showcasing his versatility as a director.

Bousman's directing career has resulted in a significant number of credits, with over 40 known credits to his name. His work has been recognized in various sources, including film databases and online encyclopedias. Bousman's directing style and contributions to the horror and thriller genres have made him a notable figure in the film industry.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Twisted · Director
The Cello · Director
Spiral: From the Book of Saw · Director
Death of Me · DirectorThe Horror CrowdHappy Horror Days
St. Agatha · DirectorSlay BellesSlay Belles · Executive Producer
Crow's Blood · Executive ProducerAbattoir · DirectorAlleluia! The Devil's Carnival · Director
Tales of Halloween · DirectorTales of Halloween · WriterGame Changer: The Legacy of SawGame Changer: The Legacy of Saw · Thanks
Angelus · DirectorAngelus · WriterFound
Emilie Autumn: Fight Like a Girl · DirectorEmilie Autumn: Fight Like a Girl · Writer
HollistonThe Barrens · DirectorThe Barrens · WriterThe Barrens · ProducerThe Devil's Carnival · Director
FEARnet's Movies with More Brains11-11-11 · Director11-11-11 · WriterProduce Your Own Damn Movie!
Mother's Day · DirectorThe Splat Pack
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
Fear Itself · DirectorRepo! The Genetic Opera · DirectorRepo! The Genetic Opera · Executive ProducerNew Year's Day · DirectorNew Year's Day · Director
Saw IV · Director30 Even Scarier Movie MomentsMaking of Saw III
Saw III · DirectorGregg Hoffman: In MemoriamRepo! The Genetic Opera · DirectorZombieZombie · Director
Saw II · DirectorSaw II · Writer
National Lampoon's Van Wilder · Production Assistant
Identity Lost · DirectorIdentity Lost · Writer
Butterfly Dreams · DirectorButterfly Dreams · Writer

Full Filmography

56 titles
  • Twisted (2026) Director
  • The Cello (2023) Director
  • Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021) Director
  • Death of Me (2020) Director
  • The Horror Crowd (2020) as Self
  • Happy Horror Days (2020) as Orignial Killer Santa (Christmas)
  • St. Agatha (2018) Director
  • Slay Belles (2018) as Tow Truck Driver
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  • Slay Belles (2018) Executive Producer
  • Crow's Blood (2016) Executive Producer
  • Abattoir (2016) Director
  • Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival (2016) Director
  • Tales of Halloween (2015) Director
  • Tales of Halloween (2015) Writer
  • Game Changer: The Legacy of Saw (2015) as Self
  • Game Changer: The Legacy of Saw (2015) Thanks
  • Angelus (2014) Director
  • Angelus (2014) Writer
  • Found (2014) as The Professor
  • Emilie Autumn: Fight Like a Girl (2013) Director
  • Emilie Autumn: Fight Like a Girl (2013) Writer
  • Holliston (2012) as Himself
  • The Barrens (2012) Director
  • The Barrens (2012) Writer
  • The Barrens (2012) Producer
  • The Devil's Carnival (2012) Director
  • FEARnet's Movies with More Brains (2011) as Self
  • 11-11-11 (2011) Director
  • 11-11-11 (2011) Writer
  • Produce Your Own Damn Movie! (2011) as Self
  • Mother's Day (2010) Director
  • The Splat Pack (2010) as Self
  • Nightmares in Red, White and Blue (2009) as Self
  • Fear Itself (2008) Director
  • Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) Director
  • Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) Executive Producer
  • New Year's Day (2008) Director
  • New Year's Day (2008) Director
  • Saw IV (2007) Director
  • 30 Even Scarier Movie Moments (2007) as Self
  • Making of Saw III (2007) as Self
  • Saw III (2006) Director
  • Gregg Hoffman: In Memoriam (2006) as Self
  • Repo! The Genetic Opera (2006) Director
  • Zombie (2006)
  • Zombie (2006) Director
  • Zombie (2006) Writer
  • Saw II (2005) Director
  • Saw II (2005) Writer
  • National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) Production Assistant
  • Identity Lost (2001) Director
  • Identity Lost (2001) Writer
  • Butterfly Dreams (2000) Director
  • Butterfly Dreams (2000) Writer
  • The LaLaurie Mansion Director
  • Road to Reality Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Darren Lynn Bousman best known for?

Darren Lynn Bousman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021), Tales of Halloween (2015), Tales of Halloween (2015), Mother's Day (2010).

When and where was Darren Lynn Bousman born?

Darren Lynn Bousman was born on January 11, 1979 in Overland Park, Kansas, USA.

How many credits does Darren Lynn Bousman have?

Darren Lynn Bousman has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2000 to 2026.

What is Darren Lynn Bousman's background in cinema and television?

Darren Lynn Bousman is an American film director and screenwriter. He was born on January 11, 1979, in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. Bousman is known for directing several installments of the Saw franchise, beginning with Saw II. He also directed Repo!, Holliston, and Mother's Day. Additionally, Bousman is credited as th...

Darren Lynn Bousman by the numbers

56credits
52films
4TV series
2000–2026active years

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