William Malone (director)
American film director
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William Malone (born July 21, 1953)[2] is an American filmmaker, known for his work in horror films.
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Malone in 2016 | |
| Born | July 21, 1953 Lansing, Michigan, U.S.[1] |
| Years active | 1980–present |
Life and career
Malone was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan.[1] He is of Irish and Ukrainian descent; his grandmother immigrated to the United States from Ukraine.[1]
In high school, he played in a Beatles-inspired garage band called The Plagues. The band released several 45 rpm singles on their own label Quarantined Records and on Fenton Records, an independent record label (affiliated with Great Lakes Studios, in Sparta, MI).
Malone moved to California at age 19 to pursue a career in music. However, after a friend's encouragement, Malone found himself getting involved in film and working a job at Don Post Studios, doing makeup and costume work.[3]
After attending UCLA film school, Malone directed his first film, Scared to Death, after which he directed television episodes (e.g. "Only Skin Deep" from Tales from the Crypt) and various films.
Malone is also a well-known collector of Forbidden Planet memorabilia.[4][5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Scared to Death | Yes | Yes | Executive |
| 1985 | Creature | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1999 | House on Haunted Hill | Yes | No | No |
| 2002 | FeardotCom | Yes | No | No |
| 2008 | Parasomnia | Yes | Yes | Executive |
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Freddy's Nightmares | Episode "Lucky Stiff" |
| 1994 | Tales From The Crypt | Episode "Only Skin Deep" |
| 1995 | W.E.I.R.D. World | TV movie |
| 2006 | Masters of Horror | Episode "Fair-Haired Child" |