Chad Archibald

Chad Archibald

43 · Born: Jul 30, 1981

Personal Details

BornJul 30, 1981 Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Chad Archibald is a renowned Canadian filmmaker with a career spanning over 35 feature films, including the critically acclaimed "Vicious Fun" on Shudder and the award-winning thriller "The Oak Room". As the founder and co-owner of Black Fawn Films and its distribution arm, Black Fawn Distribution, Archibald has been a driving force in the Canadian genre film industry.

Archibald's breakout film "Bite" caused a stir at the festival circuit, earning its infamous reputation after ambulances were rushed to its sold-out world premiere at The Fantasia International Film Festival. The film's "Falling Ovation" saw stunned audiences celebrating as people were attended to by EMTs for fainting. Praised as "amazing to witness" by Ain't It Cool News, "Bite" went on to clinch Fantasia's prestigious Audience Award.

Archibald's subsequent works, including the haunting thriller "The Heretics" and the atmospheric genre mash-up "I'll Take Your Dead", have captivated global audiences and secured distribution on platforms including HBO, Crave, and Shout! Factory. His latest endeavour, the mind-bending feature "It Feeds" starring Ashley Greene and Shawn Ashmore, is set for release in 2025.

Archibald's creative hand also extends to television, where he is making waves as a writer and director on the Eli Roth produced series "The Haunted Museum" for Discovery+. With each project, Chad Archibald continues to push the boundaries of horror cinema as a trailblazer in storytelling and genre-bending entertainment.

As a director, Archibald has a reputation for crafting films that leave a lasting impact on audiences. His ability to blend genres and push the limits of what is considered acceptable in horror has earned him a loyal following and critical acclaim. With a career spanning over two decades, Archibald remains a force to be reckoned with in the world of horror cinema.

Archibald's success is not limited to his films, but also extends to his work as a writer and director on television. His ability to adapt to different formats and platforms has allowed him to continue to push the boundaries of storytelling and genre-bending entertainment. With "The Haunted Museum", Archibald is once again showcasing his skills as a writer and director, and cementing his status as a trailblazer in the world of horror television.

In conclusion, Chad Archibald is a talented and innovative filmmaker who has made a significant impact on the world of horror cinema. With a career spanning over 35 feature films, Archibald has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the industry. His ability to blend genres, push the limits of what is considered acceptable, and adapt to different formats and platforms has earned him a loyal following and critical acclaim.

Career

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2016
The Dwelling
The Dwelling as Bed Maker
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2007
Psycho Ward
Psycho Ward as Gordon Cale
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2020
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2015
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2013
Antisocial
Antisocial as Writer
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2025
It Feeds
It Feeds as Director, Writer
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2022
The Haunted Museum
The Haunted Museum as Director, Writer
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2018
I'll Take Your Dead
I'll Take Your Dead as Director, Story
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2017
The Heretics
The Heretics as Director, Writer
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2015
Bite
Bite as Director, Story
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2014
Ejecta
Ejecta as Director
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The Drownsman
The Drownsman as Director, Writer
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2011
Kill
Kill as Director, Writer
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2010
Neverlost
Neverlost as Director, Writer
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2005