Jim Towns is a renowned filmmaker with over two decades of experience in the independent film industry. He is particularly recognized for his work as the writer and director of several horror films, including House of Bad, State of Desolation, and The Beast Inside.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jim grew up surrounded by the influence of superhero and horror comics, animation, and movies, particularly the classic Universal horror films such as Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, and The Creature from the Black Lagoon. This early exposure to the genre would later shape his career as a filmmaker.
After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sequential Art from the Savannah College of Art and Design, Jim went on to showcase his work in galleries in New York City for several years before returning to Pittsburgh to co-direct his first feature film with his childhood friend Mike McKown. Their collaboration resulted in the critically acclaimed black and white silent feature film Prometheus Triumphant, which was inspired by the German Expressionist masterpieces The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Nosferatu.
The success of Prometheus Triumphant led to a second feature film, Stiff, a dark romantic comedy that explored the complex relationship between a suicidal office worker and a beautiful but troubled female necrophiliac. Jim's solo directorial debut was the successful indie horror heist film House of Bad, which starred the talented Sadie Katz.
Following the release of House of Bad, Jim went on to write and direct the post-apocalyptic father-daughter film State of Desolation, featuring Jamie Bernadette and Craig Stark. Over the years, Jim has continued to expand his creative horizons by co-directing the feature documentary A Guitar Story, serving as series director for the martial arts series 52 Masters, and co-hosting a successful podcast, The Borgo Pass Horror Podcast, which focuses on the classic Universal Monster films that inspired him.
In addition to his work in film and television, Jim is also a published author, having written novels such as American Cryptic, Bloodsucker City, and Whiskey Stories. He has also created the streaming series Immortal Hands for Golden Media Group and directed the pilot episode. His most recent film, The Beast Inside, reunites him with Sadie Katz and tells the story of a possessed woman forced to exorcise her own demons.
Throughout his career, Jim has demonstrated a passion for storytelling and a commitment to exploring the darker corners of the human experience. His work continues to captivate audiences and solidify his position as a respected figure in the world of horror filmmaking.
