David Bruckner

David Bruckner (born ) He attended the University of Georgia along with A. J. Bowen and Jacob Gentry. The three would later collaborate with Dan Bush on The Signal.

Career With Jacob Gentry and Dan Bush, Bruckner co-wrote and co-directed The Signal. The filmmakers used their connections in Atlanta to compose a crew. When Gentry was unable to contribute to the horror anthology V/H/S (2012), he suggested Bruckner, who eventually co-wrote and directed the segment "Amateur Night". Bruckner was set to direct a reboot of Friday the 13th for Paramount Pictures but was reported to have left in late 2015. His film Southbound premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival and was picked up for distribution by the Orchard for release in 2016.

In 2016, he was an executive producer on Siren, which was based on his V/H/S segment "Amateur Night". In 2017, he released his first solo directed feature, The Ritual, based on the horror novel by Adam Nevill. The film premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, and was released by Netflix. He also directed and produced the horror-thriller The Night House, starring Rebecca Hall. Theatrically released on August 20, 2021, the film was acclaimed by critics. His latest film was a reboot of Hellraiser, starring Jamie Clayton as the lead Cenobite Pinhead. In March 2024, Bruckner was involved in developments for a Hellraiser sequel.

Awards and nominations In 2008, Bruckner was nominated for the Independent Spirit John Cassavetes Award along with Gentry and Bush for The Signal.

Filmography Year Title Director Producer Writer Editor Notes 2007 The Signal segment Crazy in Love 2011 Talk Show short film 2012 V/H/S segment Amateur Night 2015 Southbound segment The Accident 2016 Siren based on Amateur Night 2017 The Ritual 2020 The Night House 2021 No One Gets Out Alive 2021 V/H/S/94 2022 V/H/S/99 2022 Hellraiser 2023 V/H/S/85 frame segment Total Copy