James Watkins

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James Watkins

Born May 20, 1973 · Nottingham, England, UK (age 53)

James Thomas Watkins (born 20 May 1973 in Nottingham, England) is an English film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in horror films, notably Eden Lake and The Woman in Black. He wrote and directed the critically acclaimed thriller Eden Lake, starring Michael Fassbender and Kelly Reilly. It won Best Horror Film at the 2009 Empire Awards, the Jury Prize at Sitges Fantasy Fest…

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Speak No EvilSpeak No Evil · 2024
Speak No Evil
7.12024
MovieHorrorThriller
When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.
Eden LakeEden Lake · 2008
Eden Lake
6.82008
MovieHorrorThriller
When a young couple goes to a remote wooded lake for a romantic getaway, their quiet weekend is shattered by an aggressive group of local kids. Rowdiness quickly turns to rage as the teens terrorize the couple in unimaginable ways, and a weekend outing becomes a bloody battle for survival.
Bastille DayBastille Day · 2016
Bastille Day
6.32016
MovieAction
Michael Mason is an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds himself hunted by the CIA when he steals a bag that contains more than just a wallet. Sean Briar, the field agent on the case, soon realises that Michael is just a pawn in a much bigger game and is also his best asset to uncover a large-scale conspiracy.
Clayface
Oct 21, 2026
Clayface · 2026
Clayface
2026
MovieHorrorThriller
Follow the terrifying descent into hell of a promising Hollywood actor who has become a monster driven by revenge, exploring the loss of identity and humanity, the ravages of toxic love and the dark side of scientific ambition.
The Descent: Part 2The Descent: Part 2 · 2009
The Descent: Part 2
6.02009
MovieAdventureHorror
Distraught, confused, and half-wild with fear, Sarah Carter emerges alone from the Appalachian cave system where she encountered unspeakable terrors. Unable to plausibly explain to the authorities what happened - or why she's covered in her friends' blood - Sarah is forced back to the subterranean depths to help locate her five missing companions.
The Woman in BlackThe Woman in Black · 2012
The Woman in Black
6.12012
MovieDramaHorror
The story follows a young lawyer, Arthur Kipps, who is ordered to travel to a remote village and sort out a recently deceased client’s papers. As he works alone in the client’s isolated house, Kipps begins to uncover tragic secrets, his unease growing when he glimpses a mysterious woman dressed only in black. Receiving only silence from the locals, Kipps is forced to uncover the true identity of the Woman in Black on his own, leading to a desperate race against time when he discovers her true identity.
My Little EyeMy Little Eye · 2002
My Little Eye
5.42002
MovieHorror
Five young people apply to live in an isolated house together for six months whilst their every move is filmed by numerous cameras.
GoneGone · 2006
Gone
5.12006
MovieDramaHorror
A contemporary psychological thriller in which a young British couple travelling through the Australian outback become involved with a mysterious and charismatic American whose motive for imposing his friendship upon them becomes increasingly suspect and sinister.

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