
Directing
David DeCoteau
Born 5 January 1962 in Portland, Oregon, USA
447 credits
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.
Known for
Directing 210
- TBAA Perfect Christmas KissFilmDirector
- 2026The Wrong Baby DaddyFilmDirector
- 2026The Wrong HousemaidFilmDirector
- 2026Home Makeover NightmareFilmDirector
- 2026A Neighbor to Die ForFilmDirector
- 2025The Wrong ObsessionFilmDirector
- 2025The Christmas CampaignFilmDirector
- 2025The Wrong MarriageFilmDirector
- 2024Make or Bake ChristmasFilmDirector
- 2024Tall, Dark and DangerousFilmDirector
- 2024Million Dollar Lethal ListingFilmDirector
- 2024A Nanny to Die ForFilmDirector
- 2024Fatal Fixer UpperFilmDirector
- 2024The Wrong Life CoachFilmDirector
- 2023If I Can't Have YouFilmDirector
- 2023As Luck Would Have ItSeriesDirector
- 2023A Christmas InternFilmDirector
- 2023Honeymoon in ParadiseFilmDirector
- 2022The Wrong Blind DateFilmDirector
- 2022The Wrong High School SweetheartFilmDirector
- 2022Killer DesignFilmDirector
- 2022Carnage Collection - Puppet Master: Trunk Full of TerrorFilmDirector
- 2021The Wrong Real Estate AgentFilmDirector
- 2021The Wrong Mr. RightFilmDirector
- 2021Keeping Up with the JonesesSeriesDirector
- 2021The Wrong Cheer CaptainFilmDirector
- 2021The Wrong ValentineFilmDirector
- 2021The Wrong FiancéFilmDirector
- 2021Deceived by My Mother-In-LawFilmDirector
- 2021Mommy's Deadly Con ArtistFilmDirector
- 2021The Wrong Prince CharmingFilmDirector
- 2020The Wrong House SitterFilmDirector
- 2020The Wrong Cheerleader CoachFilmDirector
- 2020Christmas TogetherFilmDirector
- 2020The Wrong Wedding PlannerFilmDirector
- 2020A Christmas for MaryFilmDirector
- 2020The Wrong StepfatherFilmDirector
- 2019The Wrong MommyFilmDirector
- 2019The Wrong StepmotherFilmDirector
- 2019The Wrong Boy Next DoorFilmDirector
- 2019Christmas MatchmakersFilmDirector
- 2019The Wrong CheerleaderFilmDirector
- 2019The Wrong TutorFilmDirector
- 2019My Mother's StalkerFilmDirector
- 2019Carole's ChristmasFilmDirector
- 2019Zombie Lust: Night FleshFilmDirector
- 2018The Wrong TeacherFilmDirector
- 2018The Wrong FriendFilmDirector
- 2018Puppet Master: Blitzkrieg MassacreFilmDirector
- 2018The Wrong CruiseFilmDirector
- 2018Psycho Sideshow: Demon FreaksFilmDirector
- 2018Puppet Master: Blitzkrieg MassacreFilmDirector
- 2017A Royal Christmas BallFilmDirector
- 2017Runaway Christmas BrideFilmDirector
- 2017A Christmas CruiseFilmDirector
- 2017The Wrong StudentFilmDirector
- 2017The Wrong CrushFilmDirector
- 2017The Wrong ManFilmDirector
- 2017Delivering ChristmasFilmDirector
- 2017Deadly LessonsFilmDirector
- 2017Swamp FreakFilmDirector
- 2017Witness ProtectionFilmDirector
- 2017My Christmas GrandpaFilmDirector
- 2017Femaliens: Seduction of the SpeciesFilmDirector
- 2016A Husband for ChristmasFilmDirector
- 2016The Wrong RoommateFilmDirector
- 2016The Wrong ChildFilmDirector
- 2016Evil ExhumedFilmDirector
- 2016Asian Ghost StoryFilmDirector
- 2016666: Teen WarlockFilmDirector
- 2016Bloody BlacksmithFilmDirector
- 201590210 Shark AttackFilmDirector
- 2015Sorority SlaughterhouseFilmDirector
- 2014Bigfoot vs. D.B. CooperFilmDirector
- 2014666: Kreepy KerryFilmDirector
- 20143 Scream QueensFilmDirector
- 2014666: Devilish CharmFilmDirector
- 2014Knock 'em DeadFilmDirector
- 2014Doc Holliday's RevengeFilmDirector
- 20143 Wicked WitchesFilmDirector
- 2013Hansel & Gretel: Warriors of WitchcraftFilmDirector
- 2013Bonnie & Clyde: JustifiedFilmDirector
- 2013A Talking Cat!?!FilmDirector
- 2013Badass ShowdownFilmDirector
- 2013A Talking Pony!?!FilmDirector
- 2013An Easter Bunny PuppyFilmDirector
- 2013My Stepbrother Is a Vampire!?!FilmDirector
- 2013The Dead RebornFilmDirector
- 2012Snow White: A Deadly SummerFilmDirector
- 20121313: Bigfoot IslandFilmDirector
- 2012Santa's Summer HouseFilmDirector
- 20121313: UFO InvasionFilmDirector
- 20121313: Cougar CultFilmDirector
- 20121313: Night of the WidowFilmDirector
- 20121313: Hercules Unbound!FilmDirector
- 20121313: Bermuda TriangleFilmDirector
- 20122: Voodoo AcademyFilmDirector
- 20121313: FrankenqueenFilmDirector
- 2012A Halloween PuppyFilmDirector
- 20121313: Billy the KidFilmDirector
- 2012Immortal Kiss: Queen of the NightFilmDirector
- 20111313: Giant Killer Bees!FilmDirector
- 20111313: Actor Slash ModelFilmDirector
- 20111313: Wicked StepbrotherFilmDirector
- 20111313: Boy CraziesFilmDirector
- 20111313: Haunted FratFilmDirector
- 20111313: Nightmare MansionFilmDirector
- 2011Christmas SpiritFilmDirector
- 2010Charles Band's Puppet Master: Axis of EvilFilmDirector
- 2010Body BlowFilmDirector
- 2010The Making of EvilFilmDirector
- 2009Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit & The PendulumFilmDirector
- 2009The Brotherhood V: AlumniFilmDirector
- 2009The Brotherhood VI: InitiationFilmDirector
- 2009The Invisible ChroniclesFilmDirector
- 2009Alien PresenceFilmDirector
- 2009NightfallFilmDirector
- 2009Stem CellFilmDirector
- 2008Edgar Allan Poe's House of UsherFilmDirector
- 2008Playing with FireFilmDirector
- 2007Grizzly RageFilmDirector
- 2007Edgar Allan Poe's The RavenFilmDirector
- 2006Beastly BoyzFilmDirector
- 2005The Brotherhood IV: The ComplexFilmDirector
- 2005Killer BashFilmDirector
- 2005Frankenstein & the Werewolf Reborn!FilmDirector
- 2005Witches of the CaribbeanFilmDirector
- 2005PossessedFilmDirector
- 2004The SisterhoodFilmDirector
- 2004Ring of DarknessFilmDirector
- 2004Tomb of TerrorFilmDirector
- 2003Leeches!FilmDirector
- 2003Speed DemonFilmDirector
- 2002Wolves of Wall StreetFilmDirector
- 2002The Brotherhood III: Young DemonsFilmDirector
- 2002The FrighteningFilmDirector
- 2001The BrotherhoodFilmDirector
- 2001The Brotherhood 2: Young WarlocksFilmDirector
- 2001Final StabFilmDirector
- 2001Micro Mini KidsFilmDirector
- 2000Ancient Evil: Scream of the MummyFilmDirector
- 2000Prison of the DeadFilmDirector
- 2000Voodoo AcademyFilmDirector
- 2000HorrificFilmDirector
- 1999Retro PuppetmasterFilmDirector
- 1999The Killer EyeFilmDirector
- 1999WitchouseFilmDirector
- 1999TotemFilmDirector
- 1999Videozone: The Making of "Retro Puppet Master"FilmDirector
- 1998Curse of the Puppet MasterFilmDirector
- 1998ShriekerFilmDirector
- 1998Leather Jacket Love StoryFilmDirector
- 1998Alien ArsenalFilmDirector
- 1998TalismanFilmDirector
- 1998Frankenstein Reborn!FilmDirector
- 1998Videozone: The Making of "Curse of the Puppet Master"FilmDirector
- 1997AbsolutionFilmDirector
- 1997SkeletonsFilmDirector
- 1997Lurid Tales: The Castle QueenFilmDirector
- 1996Petticoat PlanetFilmDirector
- 1996Prey of the JaguarFilmDirector
- 1996Bikini GoddessesFilmDirector
- 1995Prehysteria! 3FilmDirector
- 1995Blonde HeavenFilmDirector
- 1995Beach Babes 2: Cave Girl IslandFilmDirector
- 1994Test Tube Teens from the Year 2000FilmDirector
- 1993Beach Babes from BeyondFilmDirector
- 1993Naked InstinctFilmDirector
- 1992Puppet Master III: Toulon's RevengeFilmDirector
- 1991Videozone: The Making of "Puppet Master III"FilmDirector
- 1991Hung Studs 2FilmDirector
- 1990The Girl I WantFilmDirector
- 1989Dr. AlienFilmDirector
- 1989Murder WeaponFilmDirector
- 1989Deadly EmbraceFilmDirector
- 1989American RampageFilmDirector
- 1989Men of Action 2FilmDirector
- 1988Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-RamaFilmDirector
- 1988Nightmare SistersFilmDirector, Second Assistant Director
- 1988Lady AvengerFilmDirector
- 1987CreepozoidsFilmDirector
- 1987Little Miss InnocenceFilmDirector
- 1986DreamaniacFilmDirector
- 1986Revenge of the BabesFilmDirector
- 1986Bad Boys DormitoryFilmDirector
- 1986Boy's Camp MemoriesFilmDirector
- 1986Man HeatFilmDirector
- 1986Men on the LooseFilmDirector
- 1986Play SafelyFilmDirector
- 1986When a Stranger ComesFilmDirector
- 1986FreshmanFilmDirector
- 1986Male-O-GramFilmDirector
- 1986JacquelineFilmDirector
- 1986Revenge of the Babes 2FilmDirector
- 1985Working GirlsFilmDirector
- 1985MansplashFilmDirector
- 1985Making It HugeFilmDirector
- 1985Getting Off CampusFilmDirector
- 1985FleshtonesFilmDirector
- 1985Never Big EnoughFilmDirector
- 1985Men and SteelFilmDirector
- 1985Totally AwesomeFilmDirector
- 1985Show & TellFilmDirector
- 1985Boys Just Wanna Have SexFilmDirector
- 1985New Wave HustlersFilmDirector
- 1984Body ScorcherFilmDirector
- 1984Campus JocksFilmDirector
- 1984Good Men Go BadFilmDirector
- 1983GamesFilmAssistant Director
- 1983Doing ItFilmAssistant Director
Acting 27
- TBACelluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire PicturesFilmSelf
- 2020Tales of the UncannyFilmSelf
- 2019Weedjies! Halloweed NightFilmParty Guest
- 2019Deadly Ten: Meet the DirectorsFilmHimself
- 2018Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York'FilmSelf
- 2017The Disaster ArtistFilmDavid DeCoteau (uncredited)
- 2017Puppet Master: Axis TerminationFilmFlamboyant Nazi #1
- 2017VHS Lives: A SchlockumentaryFilmSelf
- 2016Evil Bong: High-5!FilmSelf
- 2015Evil Bong 420FilmDavid DeCoteau
- 2014I Am DivineFilmSelf
- 2014Trophy HeadsFilmJuicy Stand Customer
- 2011Screaming in High Heels: The Rise & Fall of the Scream Queen EraFilmHimself
- 2010Tales from the Lumber Yard: The Making of Galaxy of TerrorFilmSelf
- 2008Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the CrustFilmHimself
- 2003Leeches!FilmFranklin (voice)
- 1998Creaturealm: From the DeadFilmHimself
- 1998Hollywood MortuaryFilmHimself
- 1998Videozone: The Making of "Curse of the Puppet Master"FilmDirector of "Curse of the Puppet Master"
- 1992Invasion of the Scream QueensFilmSelf
- 1991Zombie CopFilmPasserby in Car
- 1991Shock Cinema: Volume OneFilmHimself
- 1991Shock Cinema: Volume FourFilmHimself / Director
- 1991Videozone: The Making of "Puppet Master III"Film
- 1990Crash and BurnFilmILU Member (uncredited)
- 1989Robot NinjaFilmRuss Mazzola
- 1983GamesFilmDick McCabe - (non-sexual) (uncredited)
Writing 34
- 2017Swamp FreakFilmWriter
- 2016Evil ExhumedFilmWriter
- 2016Asian Ghost StoryFilmWriter
- 2016666: Teen WarlockFilmStory
- 2016Bloody BlacksmithFilmWriter
- 2014Bigfoot vs. D.B. CooperFilmStory, Writer
- 20121313: Bigfoot IslandFilmStory
- 20121313: Cougar CultFilmWriter
- 20121313: Night of the WidowFilmWriter
- 20121313: FrankenqueenFilmWriter
- 2010Body BlowFilmStory
- 2007Edgar Allan Poe's The RavenFilmStory
- 2006Beastly BoyzFilmStory
- 2005Killer BashFilmStory
- 2003Leeches!FilmStory
- 2003Speed DemonFilmStory
- 2002The Brotherhood III: Young DemonsFilmStory
- 2001The Brotherhood 2: Young WarlocksFilmStory
- 2001Final StabFilmStory
- 2000Ancient Evil: Scream of the MummyFilmWriter
- 1999WitchouseFilmStory
- 1998Leather Jacket Love StoryFilmStory
- 1992ChickboxerFilmWriter
- 1987CreepozoidsFilmWriter
- 1986Revenge of the BabesFilmWriter
- 1986Bad Boys DormitoryFilmWriter
- 1986Man HeatFilmWriter
- 1986Male-O-GramFilmScreenplay
- 1985Flesh 1995FilmWriter
- 1985MansplashFilmWriter
- 1985Making It HugeFilmWriter
- 1985Never Big EnoughFilmWriter
- 1984Body ScorcherFilmWriter
- 1984Campus JocksFilmWriter
Music 4
Camera 47
- 2019My Mother's StalkerFilmDirector of Photography
- 2017Deadly LessonsFilmDirector of Photography
- 2017Swamp FreakFilmDirector of Photography
- 2017Witness ProtectionFilmDirector of Photography
- 2016Evil ExhumedFilmDirector of Photography
- 2016666: Teen WarlockFilmDirector of Photography
- 2016Bloody BlacksmithFilmDirector of Photography
- 201590210 Shark AttackFilmDirector of Photography
- 2015Sorority SlaughterhouseFilmDirector of Photography
- 2014Bigfoot vs. D.B. CooperFilmDirector of Photography
- 2014666: Kreepy KerryFilmDirector of Photography
- 20143 Scream QueensFilmDirector of Photography
- 2014666: Devilish CharmFilmDirector of Photography
- 20143 Wicked WitchesFilmDirector of Photography
- 2013Hansel & Gretel: Warriors of WitchcraftFilmDirector of Photography
- 2013Bonnie & Clyde: JustifiedFilmDirector of Photography
- 2013A Talking Cat!?!FilmDirector of Photography
- 2013A Talking Pony!?!FilmDirector of Photography
- 2013An Easter Bunny PuppyFilmDirector of Photography
- 2013My Stepbrother Is a Vampire!?!FilmDirector of Photography
- 20121313: Bigfoot IslandFilmDirector of Photography
- 2012Santa's Summer HouseFilmDirector of Photography
- 2012Baby Dolls Behind BarsFilmCamera Operator
- 20121313: UFO InvasionFilmDirector of Photography
- 20121313: Cougar CultFilmDirector of Photography
- 20121313: Hercules Unbound!FilmDirector of Photography
- 20121313: Bermuda TriangleFilmDirector of Photography
- 20122: Voodoo AcademyFilmDirector of Photography
- 20121313: FrankenqueenFilmDirector of Photography
- 2012A Halloween PuppyFilmDirector of Photography
- 20121313: Billy the KidFilmDirector of Photography
- 2012Immortal Kiss: Queen of the NightFilmDirector of Photography
- 20111313: Giant Killer Bees!FilmDirector of Photography
- 20111313: Actor Slash ModelFilmDirector of Photography
- 20111313: Wicked StepbrotherFilmDirector of Photography
- 20111313: Boy CraziesFilmDirector of Photography
- 20111313: Haunted FratFilmDirector of Photography
- 20111313: Nightmare MansionFilmDirector of Photography
- 2010Body BlowFilmDirector of Photography
- 1986Bad Boys DormitoryFilmDirector of Photography
- 1986Man HeatFilmDirector of Photography
- 1985FleshtonesFilmDirector of Photography
- 1985Show & TellFilmDirector of Photography
- 1985Boys Just Wanna Have SexFilmDirector of Photography
- 1984The French Lieutenant's BoysFilmDirector of Photography
- 1983The Woman in the RoomFilmGrip
- 1983CousinsFilmDirector of Photography
Production 108
- 2019The Wrong StepmotherFilmProducer
- 2019The Wrong CheerleaderFilmProducer
- 2019The Wrong TutorFilmProducer
- 2019My Mother's StalkerFilmProducer
- 2018The Wrong TeacherFilmProducer
- 2018The Wrong FriendFilmProducer
- 2017A Royal Christmas BallFilmProducer
- 2017A Christmas CruiseFilmProducer
- 2017The Wrong StudentFilmExecutive Producer
- 2017The Wrong CrushFilmProducer
- 2017The Wrong ManFilmProducer
- 2017Swamp FreakFilmExecutive Producer
- 2017Witness ProtectionFilmProducer
- 2017My Christmas GrandpaFilmProducer
- 2017Blood DynastyFilmExecutive Producer
- 2016A Husband for ChristmasFilmProducer
- 2016The Wrong RoommateFilmProducer
- 2016The Wrong ChildFilmProducer
- 2016Evil ExhumedFilmExecutive Producer, Producer
- 2016Asian Ghost StoryFilmExecutive Producer
- 2016666: Teen WarlockFilmProducer
- 2016Bloody BlacksmithFilmExecutive Producer
- 201590210 Shark AttackFilmProducer
- 2015Sorority SlaughterhouseFilmProducer
- 2014Bigfoot vs. D.B. CooperFilmExecutive Producer, Producer
- 2014666: Kreepy KerryFilmProducer
- 20143 Scream QueensFilmProducer
- 2014666: Devilish CharmFilmProducer
- 2014Doc Holliday's RevengeFilmProducer
- 20143 Wicked WitchesFilmProducer
- 2013Bonnie & Clyde: JustifiedFilmProducer
- 2013A Talking Cat!?!FilmProducer
- 2013A Talking Pony!?!FilmProducer
- 2013An Easter Bunny PuppyFilmProducer
- 2013My Stepbrother Is a Vampire!?!FilmProducer
- 2012Snow White: A Deadly SummerFilmProducer
- 20121313: Bigfoot IslandFilmProducer
- 20121313: UFO InvasionFilmProducer
- 20121313: Cougar CultFilmProducer
- 20121313: Hercules Unbound!FilmProducer
- 20121313: Bermuda TriangleFilmProducer
- 20121313: FrankenqueenFilmProducer
- 2012A Halloween PuppyFilmProducer
- 20121313: Billy the KidFilmProducer
- 2012Immortal Kiss: Queen of the NightFilmProducer
- 20111313: Actor Slash ModelFilmProducer
- 20111313: Wicked StepbrotherFilmProducer
- 20111313: Boy CraziesFilmProducer
- 20111313: Haunted FratFilmProducer
- 20111313: Nightmare MansionFilmProducer
- 2011Christmas SpiritFilmProducer
- 2010Body BlowFilmProducer
- 2009Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit & The PendulumFilmProducer
- 2009The Brotherhood VI: InitiationFilmProducer
- 2008Edgar Allan Poe's House of UsherFilmProducer
- 2007Edgar Allan Poe's The RavenFilmProducer
- 2006Beastly BoyzFilmProducer
- 2003Leeches!FilmProducer
- 2003Speed DemonFilmProducer
- 2002The Brotherhood III: Young DemonsFilmProducer
- 2002The FrighteningFilmProducer
- 2001The BrotherhoodFilmProducer
- 2001Final StabFilmProducer
- 2000Ancient Evil: Scream of the MummyFilmProducer
- 1999The Killer EyeFilmProducer
- 1996Petticoat PlanetFilmExecutive Producer
- 1996Not Again!FilmExecutive Producer
- 1995Huntress: Spirit of the NightFilmExecutive Producer
- 1995Blonde HeavenFilmExecutive Producer
- 1995Beach Babes 2: Cave Girl IslandFilmExecutive Producer
- 1993Naked InstinctFilmExecutive Producer
- 1992Puppet Master III: Toulon's RevengeFilmProducer
- 1992Humanoids from AtlantisFilmExecutive Producer
- 1992Reanimator AcademyFilmExecutive Producer
- 1992Nightmare AsylumFilmExecutive Producer
- 1992Redneck County FeverFilmExecutive Producer
- 1991Trancers IIFilmLine Producer
- 1991Steel and LaceFilmProducer
- 1991Zombie CopFilmExecutive Producer
- 1991Sorority Babes in the Dance-A-Thon of DeathFilmCasting, Executive Producer
- 1991BeastiesFilmExecutive Producer
- 1991Shock Cinema: Volume FourFilmExecutive Producer
- 1990Puppet Master IIFilmProducer
- 1990Crash and BurnFilmProducer, Production Manager
- 1990Linnea Quigley's Horror WorkoutFilmExecutive Producer
- 1990Skinned AliveFilmExecutive Producer
- 1990Ghoul SchoolFilmExecutive Producer
- 1990The Ghost WriterFilmProducer
- 1990The Girl I WantFilmExecutive Producer
- 1989Dr. AlienFilmProducer
- 1989Ghetto BlasterFilmProducer
- 1989Murder WeaponFilmExecutive Producer
- 1989Assault of the Party NerdsFilmExecutive Producer
- 1989Robot NinjaFilmExecutive Producer
- 1989Ghost WriterFilmProducer
- 1989Deadly EmbraceFilmProducer
- 1989Zombie RampageFilmExecutive Producer
- 1988Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-RamaFilmProducer, Production Manager
- 1988Nightmare SistersFilmProducer
- 1988Assault of the Killer BimbosFilmProducer
- 1988Lady AvengerFilmProducer
- 1987CreepozoidsFilmAssociate Producer, Producer
- 1987Little Miss InnocenceFilmProducer
- 1986DreamaniacFilmProducer
- 1986Bad Boys DormitoryFilmProducer
- 1985MansplashFilmProducer
- 1984Campus JocksFilmProducer
- 1983DangerousFilmProduction Assistant
Crew 8
Costume & Make-Up 1
Editing 8
Filmography from TMDB.







