Danny Steinmann, a multifaceted creative force, writer, director, and producer extraordinaire, emerged into the world as the fortunate offspring of a family renowned for their impressive collection of artistic masterpieces. His father, Herbert R. Steinmann, was a distinguished and celebrated East Coast art collector, whose refined taste and discerning eye for quality undoubtedly influenced Danny's own artistic inclinations.
As Steinmann's early foray into the film industry unfolded, he made his debut in 1973 with the provocative and controversial hardcore pornography film High Rise, adopting the pseudonym Danny Stone, a nod to his nascent talent and a harbinger of the innovative and provocative storytelling that would soon follow.
Steinmann's professional trajectory continued to unfold as he assumed the role of production associate on the 1975 film "The Man in the Glass Booth", directed by the renowned Arthur Hiller. This experience served as a valuable stepping stone, preparing him for his subsequent position as associate producer on the 1977 made-for-TV supernatural horror film "Spectre", helmed by the esteemed Gene Roddenberry.
In parallel, Steinmann's entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a production company in Puerto Rico, where he leveraged his creative expertise to craft television commercials for prominent brands, including the beloved International House of Pancakes, the reputable Chase Manhattan Bank, and the trusted Wesson Oil.
In the early 1980s, Steinmann embarked on a directorial and co-writing venture that would ultimately become the psycho horror film The Unseen, released in 1980.
Noted filmmaker Thomas Steinmann's most lucrative cinematic endeavour to date was the notorious slasher film, Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, a sequel to the beloved and influential horror franchise that captivated audiences worldwide in 1985.
The illustrious career of Ulli Steinmann, a cinematic visionary, was marked by a tantalizing prospect of helming a sequel to the notorious 1972 horror classic, The Last House on the Left. This ambitious project, which had the potential to unleash a new wave of terror upon the big screen, unfortunately, remained in the realm of unfulfilled promises. As a result, Steinmann's journey as a filmmaker came to a bittersweet close, leaving behind a legacy that would have been forever etched in the annals of horror history.
