The Splat Pack is a group of independent filmmakers who, since 2002, have directed, written and produced horror films which are notable for their low budgets and extreme violence.
History
The term was coined by Alan Jones of Total Film. The group has been credited with bringing back ultra-violent movies, moving away from PG-13 rated movies and into the R-rated spectrum, all while operating with low budgets. The members have met opposition from the MPAA board over the content of their work, but nevertheless continue to find box-office success.
Film
In 2010, a documentary film on the Splat Pack was made featuring interviews with members Alexandre Aja, Adam Green, Eli Roth, Darren Lynn Bousman, Neil Marshall, and Greg McLean.
Members
- Alexandre Aja
- Darren Lynn Bousman
- Adam Green
- Neil Marshall
- Greg McLean
- Eli Roth
- Robert Rodriguez
- James Wan
- Leigh Whannell
- Rob Zombie
Filmography
See also
- Vulgar auteurism
- Extreme cinema
- Video nasty
- Slasher film
- Exploitation film
- Torture porn
References
External links
- The Splat Pack on MUBI
- The Splat Pack on IMDb
- Eli Roth Talks 'The Splat Pack' MTV article
