David DeCoteau

David DeCoteau

63 · Born: Jan 5, 1962

Personal Details

BornJan 5, 1962 Portland, Oregon, USA

Biography

David DeCoteau, a dual national of Canada and the United States, has spent his entire professional life working within the film industry, commencing his career at the tender age of 18.

In 1980, he received a life-changing offer from the renowned movie mogul, Roger Corman, who hired him as a production assistant at New World Pictures, providing DeCoteau with a valuable opportunity to hone his skills and gain industry experience.

Fast forward to 1986, DeCoteau was given the chance to direct and produce his first feature film, courtesy of another influential figure in the film world, Charles Band.

Since then, DeCoteau has gone on to produce and direct an astonishing 170 motion pictures over the course of the past four decades, with a clear passion for creating popular genre programming that caters to a global audience.

Throughout his illustrious career, DeCoteau has demonstrated his ability to successfully produce and direct content in various countries around the world, solidifying his reputation as a reliable and capable filmmaker.

Today, DeCoteau divides his time between his residences in British Columbia, Canada, and Hollywood, California, where he continues to be a respected and sought-after figure within the film industry.

Career

2019
2017
The Disaster Artist
The Disaster Artist as David DeCoteau (uncredited)
2015
Evil Bong 420
Evil Bong 420 as David DeCoteau
2014
Trophy Heads
Trophy Heads as Juicy Stand Customer
2003
Leeches!
Leeches! as Franklin (voice)
1991
Zombie Cop
Zombie Cop as Passerby in Car
1990
Crash and Burn
Crash and Burn as ILU Member (uncredited)
1989
Robot Ninja
Robot Ninja as Russ Mazzola
1992
Chickboxer
Chickboxer as Story
2025
2023
2022
Killer Design
Killer Design as Director
2019
2018
2017
Deadly Lessons
Deadly Lessons as Director
Swamp Freak
Swamp Freak as Director, Writer
The Wrong Man
The Wrong Man as Director
2016
666: Teen Warlock
666: Teen Warlock as Director, Story
Bloody Blacksmith
Bloody Blacksmith as Director, Writer
Evil Exhumed
Evil Exhumed as Director, Writer
Asian Ghost Story
Asian Ghost Story as Director, Writer
2014
Devilish Charm
Devilish Charm as Director
Bigfoot vs. D.B. Cooper
Bigfoot vs. D.B. Cooper as Director, Writer, Story
Knock 'em Dead
Knock 'em Dead as Director
2012
1313: Bigfoot Island
1313: Bigfoot Island as Director, Story
1313: Cougar Cult
1313: Cougar Cult as Director, Writer
1313: Frankenqueen
1313: Frankenqueen as Director, Writer
1313: Night of the Widow
1313: Night of the Widow as Director, Writer
2011
Body Blow
Body Blow as Director, Story
Nightfall
Nightfall as Director
Alien Presence
Alien Presence as Director
Stem Cell
Stem Cell as Director
2008
House of Usher
House of Usher as Director
2007
The Raven
The Raven as Director, Story
Grizzly Rage
Grizzly Rage as Director
2006
Beastly Boyz
Beastly Boyz as Director, Story
2005
Possessed
Possessed as Director
Killer Bash
Killer Bash as Director, Story
2004
The Sisterhood
The Sisterhood as Director
Tomb of Terror
Tomb of Terror as Director
Horrific
Horrific as Director
2003
Leeches!
Leeches! as Director, Story
Speed Demon
Speed Demon as Director, Story
2002
2001
Final Stab
Final Stab as Director, Story
2000
Voodoo Academy
Voodoo Academy as Director
1999
Totem
Totem as Director
Witchouse
Witchouse as Director, Story
The Killer Eye
The Killer Eye as Director
Shrieker
Shrieker as Director
Talisman
Talisman as Director
Leather Jacket Love Story
Leather Jacket Love Story as Director, Story
Skeletons
Skeletons as Director
1996
Blonde Heaven
Blonde Heaven as Director
Prehysteria! 3
Prehysteria! 3 as Director
Naked Instinct
Naked Instinct as Director
1990
1989
Deadly Embrace
Deadly Embrace as Director
Dr. Alien
Dr. Alien as Director
Murder Weapon
Murder Weapon as Director
1988
Lady Avenger
Lady Avenger as Director
1987
Creepozoids
Creepozoids as Director, Writer
1986
Dreamaniac
Dreamaniac as Director