Ali Chappell is a multifaceted creative force, excelling as a director, writer, actor, and genre specialist in the realm of cult horror, dark fantasy, and experimental storytelling.
With a classical performance background, Chappell initially gained recognition through iconic roles in Full Moon's Necropolis: Legion and the award-winning Space Vampire.
However, she soon transitioned to behind-the-camera work, penning and directing the critically acclaimed short Verified, which garnered the Wicked Shorts Jury Award at Salem Horror Fest and the Jury Prize for Best Directorial Debut at the Houston Horror Film Festival.
Chappell's latest short, Peaches (2025),further explores bold, female-led horror, while her anthology segment Mother of All Frogs, serving as the opening piece in God of Frogs, earned the Best International Film accolade at the Chicago Horror Film Festival.
As a producer, she has collaborated on the festival favorite The Clapboard Jungle and multiple genre titles under the Full Moon banner, including It Knows You're Alone and Scream of the Blind Dead.
Recognized for her physical presence, satirical bite, and affinity for all things blood-splattered, Ali Chappell continues to develop genre projects for both screen and stage, seamlessly blending camp, chaos, and craft.