Darren Stein

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Darren Stein

Born December 24, 1971 (age 54)

Darren Stein (born December 24, 1971) is an American film director, screenwriter, and film producer who grew up in the San Fernando Valley. Among his works include the documentary Put the Camera on Me,  the upcoming summer 2010 horror comedy All About Evil,  and the satirical major motion picture Jawbreaker - which has been deemed a "cult classic" by the New York Post,  and is still referenced tod…

Known For

JawbreakerJawbreaker · 1999
Jawbreaker
6.41999
MovieComedyCrime
When an exclusive clique of teenage socialites accidentally murder their best friend on the morning of her birthday, the three girls responsible conspire to hide the truth.
Seeds of YesterdaySeeds of Yesterday · 2015
Seeds of Yesterday
6.52015
MovieTV MovieThriller
The Sheffield family reveal and go through some home truths as their middle child inherits the Foxworth mansion. The family's ghosts looming over, and more tragedies are in store as the curse lives on.
Esta NocheEsta Noche
Esta Noche
MovieRomanceDrama
ESTA NOCHE follows Benni, a gay, homeless, 17-year-old Latin American runaway, and his much older boyfriend, RJ/25, on the day of Benni's first drag competition — which gets turned upside down when Benni suffers a brutal assault and is left wondering whether or not he can continue doing the show... and if so, why.
All About EvilAll About Evil · 2010
All About Evil
5.92010
MovieHorrorComedy
A mousy librarian inherits her father's beloved but failing old movie house. In order to save the family business, she discovers her inner serial killer — and a legion of rabid gore fans — when she starts turning out a series of grisly shorts. What her fans don't realize yet is that the murders in the movies are all too real…
Put the Camera on MePut the Camera on Me · 2003
Put the Camera on Me
5.32003
MovieDocumentaryComedy
Before he went on to direct "Jawbreaker" and "Sparkler," Darren Stein grew up making videos. Along with his friend Adam Shell and the other neighborhood kids, these young film makers touched on such adult subjects as jealousy, cruelty, and sexuality.
SparklerSparkler · 1997
Sparkler
4.31997
MovieComedyDrama
Melba is a Californian trailer-park girl who is told to look for three kings by a phone psychic, and when she meets three guys - Trent, Brad and Joel traveling to Las Vegas, she decides they are those kings and joins them on their trip.
Wild Tigers I Have KnownWild Tigers I Have Known · 2006
Wild Tigers I Have Known
5.72006
MovieDrama
A lyrical telling of the coming of age of a 14-year-old boy who learns to cope with his new found sexuality and his unrequited love for the cool kid in school.
Synonymous WithSynonymous With · 2021
Synonymous With
2021
MovieHorrorDrama
A student's increasingly intimate line of questioning causes his interview with a local horror host to take a vulnerable turn.

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