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==Biography==
==Biography==
Sivertson's debut feature film ''[[The Lost (film)|The Lost]]'' (2005) adapted [[Jack Ketchum]]'s celebrated crime novel and has become a cult classic.<ref>{{cite web|last=Creepy |first=Uncle |url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/37658/the-losts-chris-sivertson-and-marc-senter-reteam-kick-ass |title=The Lost's Chris Sivertson and Marc Senter Reteam to Kick Ass |publisher=Dreadcentral.com |date=2010-05-21 |accessdate=2011-08-12}}</ref> His follow up film, ''[[I Know Who Killed Me]]'' (2007) starring [[Lindsay Lohan]], was not well received by critics<ref>{{rotten-tomatoes|id=i_know_who_killed_me|title=I Know Who Killed Me}}</ref> and it won several [[Golden Raspberry Award]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.razzies.com/history/07winners.asp|title=28th Annual Golden Raspberry Award "Winners"|author=[[John Wilson (Golden Raspberry)|John Wilson]]|date=2008-02-23|accessdate=2009-01-23}}</ref> However, the film subsequently developed a cult following, with screenings at the Los Angeles Silent Movie Theater and the NuArt, and has been favorably compared by [[Boston Globe]] critic [[Ty Burr]] to Brian de Palma's ''[[Sisters (1973 film)|Sisters]]'' and ''[[Body Double]]'' as well as the works of [[David Lynch]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.boston.com/ae/movies/chat_transcripts/ty_burr_chat_7_27_07/|title=Talk Movies with Ty Burr | work=The Boston Globe | date=2007-08-14}}</ref>
Sivertson's debut feature film ''[[The Lost (film)|The Lost]]'' (2005) adapted [[Jack Ketchum]]'s celebrated crime novel and has become a cult classic.<ref>{{cite web|last=Creepy |first=Uncle |url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/37658/the-losts-chris-sivertson-and-marc-senter-reteam-kick-ass |title=The Lost's Chris Sivertson and Marc Senter Reteam to Kick Ass |publisher=Dreadcentral.com |date=2010-05-21 |accessdate=2011-08-12}}</ref> His follow up film, ''[[I Know Who Killed Me]]'' (2007) starring [[Lindsay Lohan]], was not well-received by critics<ref>{{rotten-tomatoes|id=i_know_who_killed_me|title=I Know Who Killed Me}}</ref> and went on to win several [[Golden Raspberry Award]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.razzies.com/history/07winners.asp|title=28th Annual Golden Raspberry Award "Winners"|author=[[John Wilson (Golden Raspberry)|John Wilson]]|date=2008-02-23|accessdate=2009-01-23}}</ref> However, the film subsequently developed a cult following, with screenings at the Los Angeles Silent Movie Theater and the NuArt, and has been favorably compared by [[Boston Globe]] critic [[Ty Burr]] to Brian de Palma's ''[[Sisters (1973 film)|Sisters]]'' and ''[[Body Double]]'' as well as the works of [[David Lynch]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.boston.com/ae/movies/chat_transcripts/ty_burr_chat_7_27_07/|title=Talk Movies with Ty Burr | work=The Boston Globe | date=2007-08-14}}</ref>


Sivertson has written and produced other films including ''[[Wicked Lake]]'' (2008).<ref>{{cite web|author=By SeanD. March 26th, 2010 |url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/36621/exclusive-wicked-lake-directors-cut-blu-ray-specsrelease-details |title=Exclusive: Wicked Lake Director's Cut Blu-Ray Specs/Release Details |publisher=Dreadcentral.com |date=2010-03-26 |accessdate=2011-08-12}}</ref>
Sivertson has written and produced other films including ''[[Wicked Lake]]'' (2008).<ref>{{cite web|author=By SeanD. March 26th, 2010 |url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/36621/exclusive-wicked-lake-directors-cut-blu-ray-specsrelease-details |title=Exclusive: Wicked Lake Director's Cut Blu-Ray Specs/Release Details |publisher=Dreadcentral.com |date=2010-03-26 |accessdate=2011-08-12}}</ref>

Revision as of 19:11, 5 September 2013

Chris Sivertson
Born
United States
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter

Chris Sivertson is an American filmmaker.[1]

Biography

Sivertson's debut feature film The Lost (2005) adapted Jack Ketchum's celebrated crime novel and has become a cult classic.[2] His follow up film, I Know Who Killed Me (2007) starring Lindsay Lohan, was not well-received by critics[3] and went on to win several Golden Raspberry Awards.[4] However, the film subsequently developed a cult following, with screenings at the Los Angeles Silent Movie Theater and the NuArt, and has been favorably compared by Boston Globe critic Ty Burr to Brian de Palma's Sisters and Body Double as well as the works of David Lynch.[5]

Sivertson has written and produced other films including Wicked Lake (2008).[6]

Siverston also wrote and directed the 2013 sports film Brawler.[7]

All Cheerleaders Die is a 2013 horror film that was directed by Lucky McKee and Sivertson.[8][9][10][11][12] The film is a remake of the 2001 film All Cheerleaders Die which was also written and directed by McKee and Sivertson.[13][14][15][16]

References

  1. ^ "CHris Sivertson". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Creepy, Uncle (2010-05-21). "The Lost's Chris Sivertson and Marc Senter Reteam to Kick Ass". Dreadcentral.com. Retrieved 2011-08-12.
  3. ^ I Know Who Killed Me at Rotten Tomatoes
  4. ^ John Wilson (2008-02-23). "28th Annual Golden Raspberry Award "Winners"". Retrieved 2009-01-23.
  5. ^ "Talk Movies with Ty Burr". The Boston Globe. 2007-08-14.
  6. ^ By SeanD. March 26th, 2010 (2010-03-26). "Exclusive: Wicked Lake Director's Cut Blu-Ray Specs/Release Details". Dreadcentral.com. Retrieved 2011-08-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "Chris Sivertson, Marc Senter Reteam for Riverboat 'Brawler'". Bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved 2011-08-12.
  8. ^ Fangoria.com
  9. ^ The New York Times
  10. ^ Fangoria.com
  11. ^ TIFF.net
  12. ^ Collider
  13. ^ The New York Times
  14. ^ Horroryearbook.com
  15. ^ Joebobbriggs.com
  16. ^ Fright.com

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