Directing

Nick Mastandrea

Born

1955-08-27 (71)

Place of birth

Pennsylvania, USA

Known for

Directing

Credits

6 titles

Nicholas Mastandrea is an American assistant director and director with a career spanning several decades. He has worked as an assistant director on films such as The Host (2013) and Looper (2012). In 2006, he directed The Breed, a horror film about genetically enhanced dogs. Mastandrea's extensive experience in the industry has contributed to the success of numerous film projects.

Known for

Dawn of the Dead poster
7.5

During an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT team members, a traffic reporter, and his television-executive girlfriend seek refuge in a secluded shopping mall.

Dawn of the Dead

1978

Knightriders poster
6.2

A medieval reenactment troupe struggles to maintain its family-like dynamic amid pressure from local authorities, interest from talent agents, and their so-called king's delusions of grandeur.

Knightriders

1981

The Breed poster
5.5

Brothers John and Matt have inherited an island cabin from their recently deceased uncle. Along with Matt's girlfriend, Nicki, and other mutual friends, the siblings travel to the cabin for a relaxing weekend getaway. But, not long after arriving, the group is besieged by ravenous dogs. They watch in horror as another vacationer, Luke, is eaten alive. Soon, they discover a training facility where the dogs have been bred to kill.

The Breed

2006

Martin poster
6.8

A young man, convinced he's a vampire, goes to live with his elderly and hostile cousin in a small Pennsylvanian town, where he tries to suppress his bloodlust.

Martin

1978

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' poster
6.2

Details the making of Stephen King & George A. Romero's 1982 horror anthology classic, from conception through to completion.

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

2007

Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective poster
7.7

A year in the making, Still Screaming is the definitive documentary on the making of the iconic Scream movies. Dive into the fascinating success story of the classic trilogy with on-set footage and photos, and dozens of brand new interviews with cast and crew from all the films including Wes Craven, Neve Campbell, Liev Schreiber, Henry Winkler, Matthew Lillard, Jamie Kennedy, Laurie Metcalf, Parker Posey, Scott Foley and many others. Written and Directed by Ryan Turek and Produced by Anthony Masi.

Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective

2011

Film credits

Behind the camera