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James McDonald

Born April 9, 1972 · Dublin, Ireland (age 54)

James grew up in Dublin, Ireland, where his love for movies took hold early. By seven, he was already captivated by film, and by ten, he was devouring books on filmmaking. At fourteen, he shot his first short film, a four-minute piece called “Chase.” He continued making movies as he got older, picking up awards and accolades and screening his work at respected festivals around the world, including…

Known For

Ghetto BirdGhetto Bird · 2020
Ghetto Bird
2020
Movie
A story about three young skaters and their struggles with gang violence, poverty and drug crime in London.
ArchonsArchons · 2018
Archons
★ 5.42018
MovieHorrorThriller
Archons is the story of falling-from-grace rock group, Sled Dog, half a decade after the release of their hit single, Backfire. After a chance encounter with rock-legend and life-long idol, Emerson Gilmore, Eric is willing to take one more chance at success, the way Emerson Gilmore did it back in the 70s—out in the Canadian mountains with a guitar and a bag of psychedelic drugs.
ParallelsParallels · 2023
Parallels
2023
Movie
Two Monster Hunters race against the clock to save a possessed girl before it's too late for everyone.
The PhotographThe Photograph · 2003
The Photograph
★ 10.02003
MovieHorrorMystery
An Old Library. A Forbidding Room. An Ancient Book. When Linda comes across these on a dark and stormy night, it triggers a chain of unusual events that will lead her to a confrontation with the Prince of Darkness and a shocking revelation that will change her life forever.
NemesisNemesis · 2000
Nemesis
★ 6.52000
MovieDrama
As a social worker, Jason helps a lot of kids get off the streets, but when he meets Polly, a teenage junkie and prostitute, they form an extraordinary friendship against all odds. As Polly tries to get her life back together, a face from her past appears, and their lives will never be the same again.
The Horror Vault: Part 1The Horror Vault: Part 1 · 2008
The Horror Vault: Part 1
★ 3.52008
MovieThrillerHorror
Nine short tales of horror filmed by various directors are presented together in one chilling volume, featuring enough killers, psychopaths and supernatural demons to satisfy the most demanding fans of human perversity and madness. Featured titles include "Dead to the World," an homage to the legacy of notorious serial killer Ted Bundy, and "When John Met Julia," in which two strangers meet and quickly run afoul of one another.
The ReckoningThe Reckoning · 2014
The Reckoning
2014
MovieCrime
After having spent many years working as an assassin for the New York Underworld, Chris Richardson decides to leave that life behind her, fed up with the killings and bloodshed. Setting out to begin a new life with her lover, she quickly finds out that once you're in, you never leave.
Fighting the DarkFighting the Dark · 2020
Fighting the Dark
2020
MovieDrama
A blind girl videotapes herself, talking of how her father was always there for her before she lost her sight, until he passed away. Now she finds her own strength and light through her darkness and inspires others to find theirs too.

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