David DeCoteau
Directing
Biography
David DeCoteau (born January 5, 1964) is an independent film director, a dual citizen of the US and Canada, who has worked professionally in the movie business since he was 18 years old. He got his start through a generous offer from movie legend Roger Corman, who hired him in 1980 as a production assistant at New World Pictures. In 1986, DeCoteau directed and produced his first feature film, Dreamaniac, for another generous film legend, Charles Band.
DeCoteau has gone on to produce and direct over 200 motion pictures over the next several decades. His passion lies in the creation of popular genre programming made for global consumption. DeCoteau's experience in creating content in countries all over the world makes him a proven choice for exceptionally challenging projects. He resides in British Columbia, Canada and Hollywood, California.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring David DeCoteau
Trancers II
1991
Tuff Turf
1985
Filmography
Acting (28)
2020
Tales of the Uncannyas Self
7.0
2019
Weedjies! Halloweed Nightas Party Guest
5.2
2019
Deadly Ten: Meet the Directorsas Himself
2.0
2017
Puppet Master: Axis Terminationas Flamboyant Nazi #1
4.9
2017
The Disaster Artistas David DeCoteau (uncredited)
7.1
2017
VHS Lives: A Schlockumentaryas Self
6.1
2016
Evil Bong: High-5!as Self
2.7
2015
Evil Bong 420as David DeCoteau
3.8
2014
Trophy Headsas Juicy Stand Customer
4.6
2014
I Am Divineas Self
7.3
6.7
2008
4.5
2003
Leeches!as Franklin (voice)
3.6
1998
Videozone: The Making of "Curse of the Puppet Master"as Director of "Curse of the Puppet Master"
1998
Creaturealm: From the Deadas Himself
4.0
1998
Hollywood Mortuaryas Himself
4.5
1992
8.8
1991
Zombie Copas Passerby in Car
3.5
1991
Shock Cinema: Volume Oneas Himself
4.0
1991
Shock Cinema: Volume Fouras Himself / Director
8.0
1990
Crash and Burnas ILU Member (uncredited)
4.3
1989
Robot Ninjaas Russ Mazzola
4.7
1983
Gamesas Dick McCabe - (non-sexual) (uncredited)
8.7
Production & Directing (425)
2026
The Wrong HousemaidDirector
6.0
2026
A Neighbor to Die ForDirector
2026
Home Makeover NightmareDirector
2.0
2026
The Wrong Baby DaddyDirector
10.0
2025
The Christmas CampaignDirector
6.0
2025
The Wrong MarriageDirector
2025
The Wrong ObsessionDirector
7.5
2024
Make or Bake ChristmasDirector
5.8
2024
A Nanny to Die ForDirector
7.0
2024
Fatal Fixer UpperDirector
5.7
2024
Million Dollar Lethal ListingDirector
5.2
2024
Tall, Dark and DangerousDirector
6.2
2024
The Wrong Life CoachDirector
9.0
2023
A Christmas InternDirector
6.3
2023
ClownadoThanks
1.9
2023
If I Can't Have YouDirector
4.6
2023
Honeymoon in ParadiseDirector
2.5
2022
Killer DesignDirector
7.2
2022
The Wrong High School SweetheartDirector
5.9
2022
The Wrong Blind DateDirector
5.1
2021
The Wrong Cheer CaptainDirector
7.4
2021
Mommy's Deadly Con ArtistDirector
4.2
2021
Deceived by My Mother-In-LawDirector
5.0
2021
The Wrong ValentineDirector
6.0
2021
The Wrong Prince CharmingDirector
2.5
2021
The Wrong Mr. RightDirector
4.4
2021
The Wrong FiancéDirector
5.0
2021
The Wrong Real Estate AgentDirector
6.4
2020
Christmas TogetherDirector
6.4
2020
A Christmas for MaryDirector
5.0
2020
The Wrong Cheerleader CoachDirector
6.1
2020
The Wrong StepfatherDirector
7.2
2020
The Wrong Wedding PlannerDirector
5.0
2020
The Wrong House SitterDirector
4.0
2019
Christmas MatchmakersDirector
5.5
2019
Carole's ChristmasDirector
4.0
2019
The Wrong CheerleaderDirector
6.8
2019
The Wrong CheerleaderProducer
6.8
2019
The Wrong TutorProducer
2.9
2019
The Wrong TutorDirector
2.9
2019
The Wrong MommyDirector
6.8
2019
The Wrong Boy Next DoorDirector
5.1
2019
The Wrong StepmotherDirector
6.8
2019
The Wrong StepmotherProducer
6.8
2019
My Mother's StalkerDirector
4.1
2019
My Mother's StalkerProducer
4.1
2019
My Mother's StalkerDirector of Photography
4.1
2019
Zombie Lust: Night FleshDirector
1.5
2018
The Wrong TeacherProducer
5.6
2018
The Wrong TeacherDirector
5.6
2018
Psycho Sideshow: Demon FreaksDirector
3.8
2018
5.0
2018
2018
The Wrong FriendProducer
5.7
2018
The Wrong FriendDirector
5.7
2018
The Wrong CruiseDirector
4.3
2017
The Wrong ManProducer
4.9
2017
The Wrong ManDirector
4.9
2017
A Christmas CruiseProducer
4.7
2017
A Christmas CruiseDirector
4.7
2017
My Christmas GrandpaDirector
3.4
2017
My Christmas GrandpaProducer
3.4
2017
A Royal Christmas BallDirector
5.7
2017
A Royal Christmas BallProducer
5.7
2017
Runaway Christmas BrideDirector
4.9
2017
Delivering ChristmasDirector
6.3
2017
Blood DynastyExecutive Producer
6.0
2017
3.3
2017
The Wrong CrushProducer
4.8
2017
The Wrong CrushDirector
4.8
2017
Swamp FreakDirector
5.2
2017
Swamp FreakWriter
5.2
2017
Swamp FreakExecutive Producer
5.2
2017
Swamp FreakDirector of Photography
5.2
2017
The Wrong StudentExecutive Producer
4.5
2017
The Wrong StudentDirector
4.5
2017
Deadly LessonsDirector
5.6
2017
Deadly LessonsDirector of Photography
5.6
2017
Witness ProtectionDirector
3.4
2017
Witness ProtectionProducer
3.4
2017
Witness ProtectionDirector of Photography
3.4
2016
A Husband for ChristmasDirector
5.2
2016
A Husband for ChristmasProducer
5.2
2016
Bloody BlacksmithExecutive Producer
6.0
2016
Bloody BlacksmithDirector
6.0
2016
Bloody BlacksmithWriter
6.0
2016
Bloody BlacksmithDirector of Photography
6.0
2016
Evil ExhumedDirector
2.3
2016
Evil ExhumedProducer
2.3
2016
Evil ExhumedWriter
2.3
2016
Evil ExhumedExecutive Producer
2.3
2016
Asian Ghost StoryWriter
4.3
2016
Asian Ghost StoryExecutive Producer
4.3
2016
Asian Ghost StoryDirector
4.3
2016
The Wrong ChildProducer
4.9
2016
The Wrong ChildDirector
4.9
2016
666: Teen WarlockDirector of Photography
1.7
2016
666: Teen WarlockProducer
1.7
2016
666: Teen WarlockStory
1.7
2016
666: Teen WarlockDirector
1.7
2016
The Wrong RoommateProducer
5.1
2016
The Wrong RoommateDirector
5.1
2015
Sorority SlaughterhouseProducer
3.3
2015
Sorority SlaughterhouseDirector
3.3
2015
Sorority SlaughterhouseDirector of Photography
3.3
2015
90210 Shark AttackDirector
4.0
2015
90210 Shark AttackProducer
4.0
2015
90210 Shark AttackDirector of Photography
4.0
2015
90210 Shark AttackCinematography
4.0
2014
3 Scream QueensProducer
4.5
2014
3 Scream QueensDirector
4.5
2014
3 Scream QueensDirector of Photography
4.5
2014
Bigfoot vs. D.B. CooperProducer
2.4
2014
Bigfoot vs. D.B. CooperWriter
2.4
2014
Bigfoot vs. D.B. CooperExecutive Producer
2.4
2014
2.4
2014
Bigfoot vs. D.B. CooperDirector
2.4
2014
Bigfoot vs. D.B. CooperDirector of Photography
2.4
2014
Knock 'em DeadDirector
5.9
2014
Doc Holliday's RevengeDirector
3.6
2014
Doc Holliday's RevengeProducer
3.6
2014
666: Devilish CharmDirector
3.2
2014
666: Devilish CharmProducer
3.2
2014
666: Devilish CharmDirector of Photography
3.2
2014
666: Kreepy KerryDirector
2.4
2014
666: Kreepy KerryProducer
2.4
2014
666: Kreepy KerryDirector of Photography
2.4
2014
3 Wicked WitchesDirector
4.6
2014
3 Wicked WitchesProducer
4.6
2014
3 Wicked WitchesDirector of Photography
4.6
2013
Bonnie & Clyde: JustifiedDirector
6.0
2013
Bonnie & Clyde: JustifiedProducer
6.0
2013
Bonnie & Clyde: JustifiedDirector of Photography
6.0
2013
My Stepbrother Is a Vampire!?!Director
4.9
2013
My Stepbrother Is a Vampire!?!Producer
4.9
2013
My Stepbrother Is a Vampire!?!Director of Photography
4.9
2013
A Talking Pony!?!Director
2.2
2013
A Talking Pony!?!Producer
2.2
2013
A Talking Pony!?!Director of Photography
2.2
2013
The Dead RebornDirector
3.0
2013
Badass ShowdownDirector
2.2
2013
An Easter Bunny PuppyDirector
2.6
2013
An Easter Bunny PuppyProducer
2.6
2013
An Easter Bunny PuppyDirector of Photography
2.6
2013
A Talking Cat!?!Director
3.1
2013
A Talking Cat!?!Producer
3.1
2013
A Talking Cat!?!Director of Photography
3.1
2013
3.7
2013
Hansel & Gretel: Warriors of WitchcraftDirector of Photography
3.7
2012
Santa's Summer HouseDirector
3.9
2012
Santa's Summer HouseCinematography
3.9
2012
Santa's Summer HouseDirector of Photography
3.9
2012
2.0
2012
2.0
2012
Immortal Kiss: Queen of the NightDirector of Photography
2.0
2012
A Halloween PuppyDirector of Photography
2.5
2012
A Halloween PuppyDirector
2.5
2012
A Halloween PuppyProducer
2.5
2012
2: Voodoo AcademyDirector of Photography
3.6
2012
2: Voodoo AcademyDirector
3.6
2012
1313: FrankenqueenWriter
2.8
2012
1313: FrankenqueenProducer
2.8
2012
1313: FrankenqueenDirector
2.8
2012
1313: FrankenqueenDirector of Photography
2.8
2012
1313: Night of the WidowWriter
3.3
2012
1313: Night of the WidowDirector
3.3
2012
1313: Hercules Unbound!Director
2.4
2012
1313: Hercules Unbound!Director of Photography
2.4
2012
1313: Hercules Unbound!Producer
2.4
2012
1313: Billy the KidDirector
3.6
2012
1313: Billy the KidProducer
3.6
2012
1313: Billy the KidDirector of Photography
3.6
2012
Baby Dolls Behind BarsCamera Operator
4.3
2012
1313: Bermuda TriangleDirector
3.4
2012
1313: Bermuda TriangleProducer
3.4
2012
1313: Bermuda TriangleDirector of Photography
3.4
2012
1313: UFO InvasionDirector
3.6
2012
1313: UFO InvasionProducer
3.6
2012
1313: UFO InvasionDirector of Photography
3.6
2012
Snow White: A Deadly SummerDirector
3.8
2012
Snow White: A Deadly SummerProducer
3.8
2012
1313: Cougar CultDirector
3.5
2012
1313: Cougar CultWriter
3.5
2012
1313: Cougar CultProducer
3.5
2012
1313: Bigfoot IslandDirector
5.0
2012
1313: Bigfoot IslandStory
5.0
2012
1313: Bigfoot IslandProducer
5.0
2012
1313: Cougar CultDirector of Photography
3.5
2012
1313: Bigfoot IslandDirector of Photography
5.0
2011
Christmas SpiritDirector
2.7
2011
Christmas SpiritProducer
2.7
2011
1313: Wicked StepbrotherDirector
2.9
2011
1313: Wicked StepbrotherProducer
2.9
2011
1313: Boy CraziesDirector
3.5
2011
1313: Boy CraziesProducer
3.5
2011
1313: Wicked StepbrotherDirector of Photography
2.9
2011
1313: Boy CraziesDirector of Photography
3.5
2011
1313: Actor Slash ModelProducer
4.3
2011
1313: Actor Slash ModelDirector
4.3
2011
1313: Actor Slash ModelDirector of Photography
4.3
2011
1313: Haunted FratDirector
2.8
2011
1313: Haunted FratProducer
2.8
2011
1313: Haunted FratDirector of Photography
2.8
2011
1313: Giant Killer Bees!Director
3.2
2011
1313: Giant Killer Bees!Director of Photography
3.2
2011
1313: Nightmare MansionDirector
4.3
2011
1313: Nightmare MansionProducer
4.3
2011
1313: Nightmare MansionDirector of Photography
4.3
2010
Body BlowStory
4.0
2010
Body BlowProducer
4.0
2010
Body BlowDirector
4.0
2010
Body BlowDirector of Photography
4.0
2010
The Making of EvilDirector
2010
4.6
2009
The Invisible ChroniclesDirector
2.4
2009
NightfallDirector
1.5
2009
2.0
2009
2.0
2009
Stem CellDirector
2.0
2009
Alien PresenceDirector
2.7
2009
The Brotherhood VI: InitiationProducer
2.5
2009
The Brotherhood VI: InitiationDirector
2.5
2009
The Brotherhood V: AlumniDirector
2.1
2008
Edgar Allan Poe's House of UsherDirector
3.2
2008
Edgar Allan Poe's House of UsherProducer
3.2
2008
Playing with FireDirector
3.5
2007
Edgar Allan Poe's The RavenProducer
2.6
2007
2.6
2007
Edgar Allan Poe's The RavenDirector
2.6
2007
Grizzly RageDirector
4.0
2006
Beastly BoyzDirector
3.2
2006
Beastly BoyzProducer
3.2
2006
Beastly BoyzStory
3.2
2005
Witches of the CaribbeanDirector
2.5
2005
4.3
2005
Killer BashDirector
4.2
2005
The Brotherhood IV: The ComplexDirector
3.8
2005
Killer BashStory
4.2
2005
PossessedDirector
3.5
2004
The SisterhoodDirector
3.8
2004
Tomb of TerrorDirector
3.5
2004
Ring of DarknessDirector
4.1
2003
Speed DemonDirector
3.5
2003
Speed DemonProducer
3.5
2003
Speed DemonStory
3.5
2003
Leeches!Director
3.6
2003
Leeches!Producer
3.6
2003
Leeches!Story
3.6
2002
Wolves of Wall StreetDirector
4.6
2002
3.1
2002
3.1
2002
3.1
2002
The FrighteningDirector
5.1
2002
The FrighteningProducer
5.1
2001
4.2
2001
4.2
2001
Final StabDirector
4.1
2001
Final StabStory
4.1
2001
Final StabProducer
4.1
2001
Final StabFoley Artist
4.1
2001
The BrotherhoodDirector
4.4
2001
The BrotherhoodProducer
4.4
2001
The BrotherhoodFoley Artist
4.4
2001
Micro Mini KidsDirector
9.0
2000
My Darker HalfThanks
8.0
2000
Prison of the DeadDirector
3.1
2000
Voodoo AcademyDirector
3.7
2000
3.6
2000
3.6
2000
3.6
2000
HorrificDirector
2.5
1999
Retro PuppetmasterDirector
4.2
1999
TotemDirector
4.4
1999
WitchouseDirector
4.7
1999
WitchouseStory
4.7
1999
The Killer EyeDirector
2.7
1999
The Killer EyeProducer
2.7
1999
1998
Alien ArsenalDirector
4.2
1998
Frankenstein Reborn!Director
4.8
1998
TalismanDirector
3.9
1998
Curse of the Puppet MasterDirector
4.6
1998
ShriekerDirector
4.5
1998
5.5
1998
Leather Jacket Love StoryDirector
5.5
1997
Lurid Tales: The Castle QueenDirector
3.6
1997
AbsolutionDirector
2.9
1997
SkeletonsDirector
4.2
1996
Petticoat PlanetDirector
3.8
1996
Petticoat PlanetExecutive Producer
3.8
1996
Prey of the JaguarDirector
5.7
1996
Bikini GoddessesDirector
3.4
1996
Not Again!Executive Producer
7.0
1995
Huntress: Spirit of the NightExecutive Producer
4.1
1995
Beach Babes 2: Cave Girl IslandDirector
4.5
1995
Beach Babes 2: Cave Girl IslandExecutive Producer
4.5
1995
Blonde HeavenDirector
3.4
1995
Blonde HeavenExecutive Producer
3.4
1995
Prehysteria! 3Director
4.3
1994
4.1
1993
Beach Babes from BeyondDirector
4.0
1993
Naked InstinctExecutive Producer
4.8
1993
Naked InstinctDirector
4.8
1993
The WitchingThanks
3.5
1992
Humanoids from AtlantisExecutive Producer
3.0
1992
6.4
1992
6.4
1992
Redneck County FeverExecutive Producer
4.0
1992
Nightmare AsylumExecutive Producer
7.0
1992
Reanimator AcademyExecutive Producer
5.5
1992
ChickboxerWriter
3.5
1991
Zombie CopExecutive Producer
3.5
1991
Trancers IILine Producer
5.6
1991
BeastiesExecutive Producer
4.8
1991
Sorority Babes in the Dance-A-Thon of DeathExecutive Producer
2.9
1991
2.9
1991
Steel and LaceProducer
5.0
1991
6.0
1991
Shock Cinema: Volume FourExecutive Producer
8.0
1991
Hung Studs 2Director
1990
The Girl I WantDirector
4.0
1990
The Girl I WantExecutive Producer
4.0
1990
The Ghost WriterProducer
6.5
1990
Crash and BurnProduction Manager
4.3
1990
Crash and BurnProducer
4.3
1990
Puppet Master IIProducer
6.0
1990
Linnea Quigley's Horror WorkoutExecutive Producer
6.2
1990
Skinned AliveExecutive Producer
5.1
1990
Ghoul SchoolExecutive Producer
4.7
1989
Ghost WriterProducer
4.5
1989
Robot NinjaExecutive Producer
4.7
1989
Murder WeaponDirector
4.7
1989
Murder WeaponExecutive Producer
4.7
1989
Dr. AlienDirector
5.1
1989
Dr. AlienProducer
5.1
1989
Assault of the Party NerdsExecutive Producer
3.6
1989
Action U.S.A.Foley Artist
5.7
1989
Ghetto BlasterProducer
3.2
1989
Deadly EmbraceDirector
4.2
1989
Deadly EmbraceProducer
4.2
1989
American RampageAdditional Writing
3.8
1989
American RampageDirector
3.8
1989
Zombie RampageExecutive Producer
5.2
1989
Men of Action 2Director
1988
Lady AvengerProducer
2.9
1988
Lady AvengerDirector
2.9
1988
Nightmare SistersDirector
5.6
1988
Nightmare SistersProducer
5.6
1988
Nightmare SistersSecond Assistant Director
5.6
1988
Assault of the Killer BimbosProducer
3.8
1988
4.8
1988
4.8
1988
Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-RamaProduction Manager
4.8
1988
Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-RamaWardrobe Supervisor
4.8
1987
CreepozoidsDirector
4.5
1987
CreepozoidsWriter
4.5
1987
CreepozoidsProducer
4.5
1987
CreepozoidsAssociate Producer
4.5
1987
Little Miss InnocenceDirector
8.0
1987
Little Miss InnocenceProducer
8.0
1987
Little Miss InnocenceSupervising Editor
8.0
1986
DreamaniacDirector
4.0
1986
DreamaniacProducer
4.0
1986
Bad Boys DormitoryDirector
1986
Bad Boys DormitoryEditor
1986
Bad Boys DormitoryWriter
1986
Bad Boys DormitoryProducer
1986
Boy's Camp MemoriesDirector
7.0
1986
Man HeatWriter
1986
Man HeatDirector of Photography
1986
Man HeatDirector
1986
Man HeatEditor
1986
Bad Boys DormitoryDirector of Photography
1986
Men on the LooseDirector
1986
Men on the LooseEditor
1986
Play SafelyDirector
1986
When a Stranger ComesDirector
1986
When a Stranger ComesEditor
1986
FreshmanDirector
1986
Male-O-GramDirector
1986
Male-O-GramScreenplay
1986
JacquelineDirector
9.0
1986
Revenge of the Babes 2Director
8.0
1986
Revenge of the BabesDirector
1986
Revenge of the BabesEditor
1986
Revenge of the BabesWriter
1985
Working GirlsDirector
6.5
1985
Dim Sum: A Little Bit of HeartSound Effects Editor
5.9
1985
Flesh 1995Writer
1985
Tuff TurfCraft Service
6.0
1985
Sounds of SexScript
7.0
1985
MansplashDirector
1985
MansplashEditor
1985
MansplashWriter
1985
MansplashProducer
1985
Making It HugeDirector
1985
Making It HugeWriter
1985
Making It HugeEditor
1985
Getting Off CampusDirector
1985
FleshtonesDirector
10.0
1985
FleshtonesDirector of Photography
10.0
1985
Never Big EnoughDirector
9.0
1985
Never Big EnoughWriter
9.0
1985
Men and SteelDirector
1985
Totally AwesomeDirector
10.0
1985
Show & TellDirector
1985
Show & TellDirector of Photography
1985
Boys Just Wanna Have SexDirector
1985
New Wave HustlersDirector
1985
Boys Just Wanna Have SexDirector of Photography
1984
Body ScorcherWriter
1984
Body ScorcherDirector
1984
The French Lieutenant's BoysDirector of Photography
1984
Campus JocksWriter
1984
Campus JocksDirector
1984
Campus JocksProducer
1984
Good Men Go BadDirector
1983
DangerousProduction Assistant
9.0
1983
5.6
1983
CousinsDirector of Photography
9.2
1983
Doing ItAssistant Director
8.3
1983
GamesAssistant Director
8.7
—
A Perfect Christmas KissDirector