Tim Sullivan, an American filmmaker, is known for his work in the horror-comedy genre, particularly with the 2001 Maniacs franchise. He directed and wrote both 2001 Maniacs (2005) and its sequel, 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams (2010), showcasing his unique blend of humor and gore. Sullivan's vision brings a fresh twist to the cult horror landscape, drawing on the exploitation roots of grindhouse cinema while crafting narratives that resonate with fans of the genre.
2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams
When this year's round of unsuspecting Northerners fail to show up for their annual Guts N’ Glory Jubilee because the Feds are investigating the disappearances of Northerners over the years, the residents of Pleasant Valley take their twisted carnival on the road and head to Iowa, where they encounter spoiled heiresses, Rome and Tina Sheraton, and the cast and crew of their Road Rascals reality show. They begin killing the cast and crew. At the end, the residents of Pleasant Valley get an idea to use a TV commercial to lure in their victims.
