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Derrickson co-wrote and directed the film '']'' which was loosely based on a true story about ]. The film won the 2005 ] and in 2006 was named in the ]'s list of the "Top 100 Scariest Films Ever Made." Theatrical box office gross for ''The Exorcism of Emily Rose'' was over $144 million worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=exorcismofemilyrose.htm|title=The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) - Box Office Mojo|website=www.boxofficemojo.com|access-date=2016-10-02}}</ref> That same year, Derrickson wrote '']'' for director ], an independent drama starring ]. Derrickson next directed '']'' starring ] and ], written by ]. The film was released in late 2008 and earned over $233 million worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=daytheearthstoodstill08.htm|title=The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) (2008) - Box Office Mojo|website=www.boxofficemojo.com|access-date=2016-10-02}}</ref>


In August 2011, Derrickson teamed up with producer ] to write and direct '']'', a mystery-horror film starring ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/05/paranormal-activity-james-wan-insidious-derrickson-blum.html|title=The scary minds behind 'Insidious' and 'Emily Rose' team up for more horror|publisher=latimesblogs.latimes.com|date=2011-05-03|accessdate=2012-06-23}}</ref> The $3 million picture was released in theaters by Summit Entertainment on October 12, 2012 and received generally positive critical reviews.{{citation needed|date=July 2015}} ''Sinister'' earned over $48 million at the U.S. box office and over $78 million worldwide. Derrickson wrote but did not direct '']''. In August 2011, Derrickson teamed up with producer ] to write and direct '']'', a mystery-horror film starring ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/05/paranormal-activity-james-wan-insidious-derrickson-blum.html|title=The scary minds behind 'Insidious' and 'Emily Rose' team up for more horror|publisher=latimesblogs.latimes.com|date=2011-05-03|accessdate=2012-06-23}}</ref> The $3 million picture was released in theaters by Summit Entertainment on October 12, 2012 and received generally positive critical reviews.{{citation needed|date=July 2015}} ''Sinister'' earned over $48 million at the U.S. box office and over $78 million worldwide. Derrickson wrote but did not direct

Derrickson's script '']'' was directed by ]. The film had its world premiere at the 2013 ]. It was released in 2014. Derrickson directed his own script, '']'', for producer ] and ]. ] played the lead role, and the film was released wide in theaters on July 2, 2014.{{citation needed|date=July 2015}}

In 2014, Derrickson wrote a film version of '']'' with Cargill.<ref name="Twitter">{{cite tweet|user=scottderrickson|author=Scott Derrickson|number=473948123702628354|date=3 June 2014|title=My next movie will be STRANGE:}}</ref><ref name="TheOuterLimits">{{cite web|url=http://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/outer-limits-movie-works-mgm-713214|title='The Outer Limits' Movie in the Works From MGM, Scott Derrickson (Exclusive)|last=Kit|first=Borys|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=June 20, 2014|accessdate=June 20, 2014}}</ref> Other upcoming Derrickson projects include an adaptation of ]'s '']'' with ] producing, and an adaptation of the popular video game '']'' for ].


Derrickson directed the film '']'', based on the ] ] and part of the ]. It was released in November 2016.<ref name="IMAX">{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/disney-imax-star-wars-marvel/|title=‘Star Wars: Rogue One’, ‘Captain America: Civil War’, and More Get IMAX Releases|last=Han|first=Angie|publisher=]|date=April 8, 2015|accessdate=April 8, 2015|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6XdePR5eT?url=http://www.slashfilm.com/disney-imax-star-wars-marvel/|archivedate=April 8, 2015|deadurl=no|df=}}</ref> The film was both a commercial and critical success. In February 2018, it was announced that Derrickson will executive produce the television series ''You Bury Me'' for ].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Jasper|first1=Marykate|title=Production Company Behind Get Out Developing TV Series from Lexi Alexander|url=https://www.themarysue.com/lexi-alexander-bury-me/|work=]|date=4 February 2018|language=en}}</ref> The series is set in Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, and will be a love story in contemporary war-torn Middle East.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Holloway|first1=Daniel|title=Blumhouse TV Developing Drama ‘You Bury Me’ With Scott Derrickson, Lexi Alexander (Exclusive)|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/blumhouse-tv-you-bury-me-1202684524/|work=]|date=1 February 2018}}</ref> In December 2018, it was announced that Derrickson will direct the ''Doctor Strange'' sequel with a planned May 2021 release.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://io9.gizmodo.com/director-scott-derrickson-is-coming-back-for-more-docto-1827999348 |title= Director Scott Derrickson Is Coming Back for More Doctor Strange |last= Lussier |first= Germain |date= 11 December 2018 |website= ] |publisher= |access-date= 12 December 2018 |quote=}}</ref> Derrickson directed the film '']'', based on the ] ] and part of the ]. It was released in November 2016.<ref name="IMAX">{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/disney-imax-star-wars-marvel/|title=‘Star Wars: Rogue One’, ‘Captain America: Civil War’, and More Get IMAX Releases|last=Han|first=Angie|publisher=]|date=April 8, 2015|accessdate=April 8, 2015|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6XdePR5eT?url=http://www.slashfilm.com/disney-imax-star-wars-marvel/|archivedate=April 8, 2015|deadurl=no|df=}}</ref> The film was both a commercial and critical success. In February 2018, it was announced that Derrickson will executive produce the television series ''You Bury Me'' for ].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Jasper|first1=Marykate|title=Production Company Behind Get Out Developing TV Series from Lexi Alexander|url=https://www.themarysue.com/lexi-alexander-bury-me/|work=]|date=4 February 2018|language=en}}</ref> The series is set in Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, and will be a love story in contemporary war-torn Middle East.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Holloway|first1=Daniel|title=Blumhouse TV Developing Drama ‘You Bury Me’ With Scott Derrickson, Lexi Alexander (Exclusive)|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/blumhouse-tv-you-bury-me-1202684524/|work=]|date=1 February 2018}}</ref> In December 2018, it was announced that Derrickson will direct the ''Doctor Strange'' sequel with a planned May 2021 release.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://io9.gizmodo.com/director-scott-derrickson-is-coming-back-for-more-docto-1827999348 |title= Director Scott Derrickson Is Coming Back for More Doctor Strange |last= Lussier |first= Germain |date= 11 December 2018 |website= ] |publisher= |access-date= 12 December 2018 |quote=}}</ref>

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Scott Derrickson
Derrickson at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con International
Born (1984-07-16) July 16, 1984 (age 40)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Occupation(s)Film director, producer, screenwriter
Years active1995–present

Scott Derrickson (born July 16, 1984) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He lives in Los Angeles, California. Derrickson is best known for directing horror film, Sinister (2012), and as well as the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Doctor Strange (2016).

Early life

Derrickson grew up in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from Biola University with a B.A. in Humanities, with an emphasis on literature and philosophy, and a B.A. in communications, with an emphasis on film, and a minor in theological studies. He earned his M.A. in film production from USC School of Cinematic Arts.

Career

In August 2011, Derrickson teamed up with producer Jason Blum to write and direct Sinister, a mystery-horror film starring Ethan Hawke. The $3 million picture was released in theaters by Summit Entertainment on October 12, 2012 and received generally positive critical reviews. Sinister earned over $48 million at the U.S. box office and over $78 million worldwide. Derrickson wrote but did not direct

Derrickson directed the film Doctor Strange, based on the Marvel Comics property and part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It was released in November 2016. The film was both a commercial and critical success. In February 2018, it was announced that Derrickson will executive produce the television series You Bury Me for Blumhouse Productions. The series is set in Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, and will be a love story in contemporary war-torn Middle East. In December 2018, it was announced that Derrickson will direct the Doctor Strange sequel with a planned May 2021 release.

Personal life

Derrickson married a nurse in September 1993 and has two sons.

Filmography

Year Film Director Writer Producer Studio
2000 Urban Legends: Final Cut No Yes No Columbia Pictures
Hellraiser: Inferno Yes Yes No Miramax Films
2004 Land of Plenty No Yes No IFC Films
2005 The Exorcism of Emily Rose Yes Yes No Screen Gems
2008 The Day the Earth Stood Still Yes No No 20th Century Fox
2012 Sinister Yes Yes executive Summit Entertainment
2013 Devil's Knot No Yes executive Image Entertainment
Deliver Us from Evil Yes Yes No Screen Gems
2015 Sinister 2 No Yes Yes Focus Features
2016 Doctor Strange Yes Yes No Marvel Studios

Producer only

Year Film Studio Notes
2006 The Visitation 20th Century Fox
2014 Misunderstood Sundance Selects Executive producer
Kristy The Weinstein Company

Reception

Critical, public and commercial reception to films Derrickson has directed as of November 13, 2016.

Film Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore Budget Box office
Hellraiser: Inferno — — — $2 million —
The Exorcism of Emily Rose 45% (155 reviews) 46 (32 reviews) B $19.3 million $144.2 million
The Day the Earth Stood Still 21% (192 reviews) 40 (34 reviews) C- $80 million $233.1 million
Sinister 62% (133 reviews) 53 (30 reviews) C+ $3 million $77.7 million
Deliver Us from Evil 28% (115 reviews) 40 (32 reviews) B- $30 million $87.9 million
Doctor Strange 90% (250 reviews) 72 (49 reviews) A $165 million $677.7 million

References

  1. "Interview With Scott Derrickson". biola.edu. 2006-11-01. Retrieved 2014-10-21.
  2. Olson, Nick (30 June 2014). "Prayer, Dark Mysticism, and Flannery: A Conversation with Scott Derrickson". Christianity Today. Retrieved 17 April 2016. We interviewed Derrickson—a Christian with a love for mystery—nearly a decade ago, and in 2002 he wrote an article ("Behind the Lens") for the Christian Century about inhabiting the world of American filmmaking as a Christian. Derrickson has also taught seminar workshops about film noir at IMAGEJournal's Glen Workshop. When he's speaking of his work, Derrickson references the biblical injunction to expose evil with light—a compelling sensibility in the world of cinema.
  3. "The scary minds behind 'Insidious' and 'Emily Rose' team up for more horror". latimesblogs.latimes.com. 2011-05-03. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
  4. Han, Angie (April 8, 2015). "'Star Wars: Rogue One', 'Captain America: Civil War', and More Get IMAX Releases". /Film. Archived from the original on April 8, 2015. Retrieved April 8, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. Jasper, Marykate (4 February 2018). "Production Company Behind Get Out Developing TV Series from Lexi Alexander". The Mary Sue.
  6. Holloway, Daniel (1 February 2018). "Blumhouse TV Developing Drama 'You Bury Me' With Scott Derrickson, Lexi Alexander (Exclusive)". Variety.
  7. Lussier, Germain (11 December 2018). "Director Scott Derrickson Is Coming Back for More Doctor Strange". Gizmodo. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  8. "48 Things We Learned from Scott Derrickson's 'Doctor Strange' Commentary". Film School Rejects. 2017-02-15. Retrieved 2017-03-26.
  9. "Scott Derrickson on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2017-03-26.
  10. "Scott Derrickson". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
  11. "Scott Derrickson". Metacritic. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
  12. "CinemaScore". cinemascore.com. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
  13. "Scott Derrickson Movie Box office". boxofficemojo.com. Amazon.com. Retrieved May 14, 2015.

External links

Main reference sites

Interviews and essays

Films directed by Scott Derrickson
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