David F. Sandberg
Biography
David Fredrik Sandberg (born 21 January 1981) is a Swedish filmmaker. He is best known for his homemade short horror films (released under the online pseudonym "ponysmasher") and for his feature directorial debut Lights Out (2016), based on his acclaimed 2013 horror short of the same name. He has gone on to direct major studio franchise films such as Annabelle: Creation (2017), Shazam! (2019) and Until Dawn (2025). He is married to actress and producer Lotta Losten, who has starred in many of his short films. He co-founded the production company MÃ¥ngata.
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Missing Person (voice) (uncredited)
One year after her sister Melanie mysteriously disappeared, Clover and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they find themselves stalked by a masked killer and horrifically murdered one by one...only to wake up and find themselves back at the beginning of the same evening.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Mr. Mind / Travis / Gangster Crocodile-Men (uncredited)
A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Pedestrian Attacked by Harpy / Mister Mind (uncredited)
Billy Batson and his foster siblings, who transform into superheroes by saying "Shazam!", are forced to get back into action and fight the Daughters of Atlas, who they must stop from using a weapon that could destroy the world.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Self - Guest
Unfiltered and unexpected when Bianca Ingrosso invites Swedish and international stars to Sweden's new big talk show - BIANCA.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self
Before The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It began filming, a bishop from the Order of Exorcists was called to bless the studio, cast, and crew. This is the story of The Conjuring, and how the films and their real life inspirations connect behind the scenes.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Man
A couple moves into their new apartment and experiences the horrors of... their closet space.