
Robert Kurtzman
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Robert Kurtzman (born November 25, 1964) is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and special effects creator. Description above from the Wikipedia article Robert Kurtzman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For & Full Filmography16 Titles

Drama Series - 2012, 16 episodes • as Self
A show for Fanboys by Fanboys. Set in uber-geek Kevin Smith's iconic comic shop Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash, the show explores every nook and cranny of Fanboy culture from A to Z. Endless circular debates about the technical accuracy of the USS Enterprise's warp-core schematics? Snarky comic aficionados with an encyclopedic knowledge of every Marvel back issue? You bet.

Movie - 1997, 2h 15m • as Piano Wire Guy (uncredited)
The Djinn, having been released from his ancient prison, seeks to capture the soul of the woman who discovered him, thereby opening a portal and freeing his fellow Djinn to take over the earth.

Movie - 1986, 2h 15m • as Beta Zombie
In 1959, an alien experiment crashes to earth and infects a fraternity member. They freeze the body, but in the modern day, two geeks pledging a fraternity accidentally thaw the corpse, which proceeds to infect the campus with parasites that transform their hosts into killer zombies.

Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Police Officer
After escaping his rural hometown, a man finds himself confronted with the stark realization that history always repeats itself. Based on Stephen King's 1978 short story, 'Nona'.

Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self
Film icons and genre experts share observations, experiences, and analysis to help reframe, deconstruct, and re-contextualize the "lost" decade of horror: the '90s.

Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Self
Robert Englund has become one of the most revolutionary horror icons of our generation. This intimate portrait captures the man behind the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise and features interviews with Englund, Lin Shaye, Eli Roth, Tony Todd and more.

Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Self
An in-depth, feature length documentary on the surprisingly tumultuous creation of cult classic Army of Darkness.

Movie - 2000, 2h 15m • as Self
This documentary provides film fans with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the sequel to the ultimate experience in gruelling terror. Includes interviews with Robert Kurtzman, Howard Berger, and Greg Nicotero, who discuss what it was like to be a part of the making of this cult classic.

Movie - 1989, 2h 15m • as Self
The ghoulish Michael Berryman hosts this horror video magazine with an electronic gorefest of horror previews, graphic footage too gory for TV, shock rock, in-depth interviews with splatter masters, chilling special effects, and buckets more. An hour plus of interviews with b-movie stars, horror film directors, special effects wizards, mixed with trailers for horror films and footage of a GWAR concert.

Movie - 1999, 2h 15m • as Self
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as The Mayor
A slasher is killing surfers to make a surfboard out of human flesh.

Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self
Chronicles Michael, an acclaimed actor blacklisted by Hollywood for most of his career, exploring his life and struggles within the industry's system.

Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • as Self
Cheap scares. Extreme Gore. Loads of nudity. These have been the three staples of low budget independent horror films since the 60's. But what's a filmmaker to do when, thanks to technology, ANYONE can make a film these days? Under The Scares offers an inside look into the production and promotion of an independent, ultra low-budget horror film, while combining interviews and insights from some of the genre's biggest legends - Lloyd Kaufman, Robert Kurtzman, Herschell Gordon Lewis, Frank Henenlotter, Gary Jones, and many many more.

Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self
In 1993, Jason Voorhees went to hell in what is one of the most polarizing instalments in the franchise. The Dark Heart of Jason Voorhees, produced by The Final Friday's director Adam Marcus & Creator Nick Hunt, goes behind the scenes and provides a never-before-seen look at the 9th instalment of one of the most iconic franchises in the horror genre.

Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self
"Return to the Overlook" is a behind-the-scenes featurette exploring the meticulous recreation of the iconic Overlook Hotel for Doctor Sleep. Cast and crew reflect on revisiting Stephen King’s haunted landmark, blending nostalgia with new nightmares as they bring a modern continuation to The Shining legacy.
