1. Scott Derrickson was born on July 16,1966 and is an American filmmaker.
12 Facts About Scott Derrickson
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Scott Derrickson is known for his work in the horror genre, directing films such as The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Sinister, and The Black Phone.
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Scott Derrickson is known for the superhero film Doctor Strange, based on the Marvel Comics character.
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Scott Derrickson completed his graduate studies at USC School of Cinema-Television.
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Scott Derrickson co-wrote and directed The Exorcism of Emily Rose, which was loosely based on a true story about Anneliese Michel.
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Scott Derrickson next directed a remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still, starring Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly, written by David Scarpa.
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Scott Derrickson next directed the film Doctor Strange, based on the Marvel Comics property and part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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In January 2020, Scott Derrickson announced that he had stepped away from directing duties as a result of unspecified creative differences, after which Sam Raimi took over.
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Scott Derrickson remained involved with the film as an executive producer.
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In 2021, Derrickson directed an adaptation of Joe Hill's short story "The Black Phone", from a script he co-wrote with C Robert Cargill.
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Scott Derrickson said that it was a way for him to explore "the traumatic nature of [his] own childhood".
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In June 2024, Scott Derrickson completed his next film, The Gorge, for Skydance Media.