Chris R. Notarile

Chris R. Notarile

43 · Born: Oct 26, 1982

Personal Details

BornOct 26, 1982 Cranford, New Jersey, USA
Spouse
  • Lindsey Bean

    ( Aug 25, 2018 to Dec 2, 2025 )
  • Niki Rubin

    ( Jul 3, 2006 to Nov 9, 2008 )

Biography

Chris, a 2005 graduate of the School of Visual Arts, earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in animation, a deliberate choice to hone his skills in filmmaking, becoming a more creative, diverse, and efficient storyteller. Focusing on Stop-Motion animation, Chris mastered various techniques and skills in special effects, including makeup, prosthetics, set design, and prop building, setting him apart as a filmmaker.

Throughout his career, Chris has amassed over 400 filmmaking credits, showcasing his versatility and talent. Some of his most notable works include the popular horror fan film "The Nightmare Ends on Halloween", where he brought together iconic horror characters Freddy, Michael, Jason, Leatherface, and Pinhead. He also created the viral PSA "The Powerpuff Girls", the infamous online film serial "The Deadpool Webseries", which caught the attention of 20th Century Fox, and the fan-favorite "Krueger: Tales from Elm Street" series, widely regarded as the definitive origin story for Freddy Krueger by fans and ANOS alumni.

In 2007, Chris began working on his first feature film, "Methodic", officially the world's first basher movie, a subgenre of horror that he himself created. The film's unique concept, where the killer bludgeons his victims to death, led to the coinage of the term "basher". "Methodic" is currently available on Amazon Prime.

In January 2024, Chris celebrated 20 years of filmmaking under his company Blinky Productions Inc, which has collectively produced over 400 short films, commercials, music videos, radio dramas, and several feature films, solidifying his position as a prolific and innovative filmmaker.

Career

2012
Stand Off
Stand Off as Late Night Host
2011
Choice
Choice as George (voice)
2010
2006
The Protector
The Protector as Radio News Announcer
Last Rites of the Dead
Last Rites of the Dead as Zombie Killer (uncredited)
2023
2018
Ultra-Girl
Ultra-Girl as Director, Writer
2015
Turned
Turned as Director, Writer
Pretty Little Killers
Pretty Little Killers as Director, Writer
2013
Perfect: Android Rising
Perfect: Android Rising as Director, Writer
2012
Stand Off
Stand Off as Director, Writer
2011
Choice
Choice as Director, Writer
2010
Escape from New Jersey
Escape from New Jersey as Director, Writer
2008
Maniac Cop
Maniac Cop as Director, Writer
Axe Massacre
Axe Massacre as Director
2007
Methodic
Methodic as Director, Screenplay
2006
The Protector
The Protector as Director, Writer
2005
1999
Random Acts of Violence
Random Acts of Violence as Director, Writer
2016
Nightlark
Nightlark as Creator, Writer
2015
Phantom Faye
Phantom Faye as Creator
2014
The Retcon Chronicles
The Retcon Chronicles as Creator, Writer