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Robert Shaye

Born 1939 · Detroit, Michigan, USA · Active 1959–2023

Robert Shaye, born in 1939, is a multifaceted figure in cult cinema, known for his work as a director, actor, and writer. He directed Book of Love (1990), a film that blends romance with a touch of the surreal, showcasing his unique storytelling style. As an actor, he appears in Quiet Cool (1986), where he navigates the gritty underbelly of crime, and Freddy vs. Jason (2003), adding a distinctive flair to the horror genre. Shaye's contributions to these films reflect his deep engagement with the unconventional narratives that define cult cinema.

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Stunts

1977 ★ 5.5

Writer

After a stunt man dies while he is involved in the making of a motion picture, his brother takes his place in order to find out what really happened.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002

A Nightmare on Elm Street

1984

The Golden Compass

2007

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

2013

Filmography

88 credits

2020s 2 credits

2020

AGFA Mystery Mixtape #3: Sequelitis as Self

Movie ★ 6.5

2020

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault as (archive footage)

Movie

2010s 5 credits

2019

Searching for Mr. Rugoff as Self

Movie ★ 7.0

2014

Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau as Self

Movie ★ 6.7

2014

The Last Impresario as Self

Movie ★ 5.5

2013

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th as Self

Movie ★ 7.9

2010

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy as Self

Movie ★ 7.8

2000s 17 credits

2006

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream as Self

Movie ★ 6.3

2006

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film as Self

Movie ★ 6.8

2006

Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ as Self

Movie ★ 8.2

2006

The House That Freddy Built as Self

Movie ★ 6.0

2005

Return to Edge City as Self

Movie ★ 8.0

2005

Cartoon Logic as Self

Movie ★ 8.0

2005

Introducing Cameron Diaz as Self

Movie ★ 8.0

2004

Cellular as Detective Looking Guy

Movie ★ 6.4

2004

Chainsaw Redux: Making a Massacre as Self

Movie ★ 8.0

2004

Meet Bob Shaye as Self

Movie ★ 9.0

2004

Genesis: Development Hell as Self

Movie

2003

Freddy vs. Jason● as Principal Shaye

Movie ★ 6.1

2002

The Many Lives of Jason Voorhees as Self

Movie ★ 8.0

2001

Festival in Cannes as Bert Shuster

Movie ★ 6.3

2000

The Perfect Souffle: Testing "Final Destination" as Self

Movie ★ 6.0

2000

Divine Trash as Self

Movie ★ 7.2

2000

That Moment: Magnolia Diary as Self

Movie ★ 7.7

1990s 6 credits

1999

Welcome to Primetime as Self

Movie ★ 9.0

1994

Wes Craven's New Nightmare as Robert Shaye

Movie ★ 6.5

1993

The Nightmare Begins Again as Minister

Movie ★ 6.2

1993

National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 as Interrogation Room Person (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.1

1991

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare as Ticket Seller

Movie ★ 5.3

1991

Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger Story as Self

Movie ★ 8.0

1980s 3 credits

1988

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master as Lecturer

Movie ★ 5.9

1986

Quiet Cool● as Franklin

Movie ★ 6.5

1985

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge as Bartender (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.8

1950s 1 credit

1959

Battle Flame as Lt. Norris

Movie ★ 7.0

Crew Credits

2020s 3 credits

2027

High in the Clouds Producer

Movie

2023

Space Oddity Executive Producer

Movie ★ 6.0

2021

Night Teeth Executive Producer

Movie ★ 6.4

2010s 7 credits

2019

Ambition Director

Movie ★ 4.7

2019

Ambition Producer

Movie ★ 4.7

2018

Haunting on Fraternity Row Executive Producer

Movie ★ 5.5

2016

When the Bough Breaks Producer

Movie ★ 5.8

2016

Shadowhunters Executive Producer

TV ★ 7.6

2013

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Executive Producer

Movie ★ 6.4

2010

A Nightmare on Elm Street Executive Producer

Movie ★ 5.5

2000s 10 credits

2007

The Last Mimzy Director

Movie ★ 6.4

2007

The Golden Compass Executive Producer

Movie ★ 6.1

2007

Hairspray Executive Producer

Movie ★ 6.7

2007

The Last Mimzy Executive Producer

Movie ★ 6.4

2003

Freddy vs. Jason● Executive Producer

Movie ★ 6.1

2003

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Executive Producer

Movie ★ 8.5

2002

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Executive Producer

Movie ★ 8.4

2001

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Executive Producer

Movie ★ 8.4

2000

Frequency Executive Producer

Movie ★ 7.3

2000

The Perfect Souffle: Testing "Final Destination" Thanks

Movie ★ 6.0

1990s 6 credits

1994

Wes Craven's New Nightmare Executive Producer

Movie ★ 6.5

1993

The Nightmare Begins Again Executive Producer

Movie ★ 6.2

1993

Blink Executive Producer

Movie ★ 6.1

1991

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare Producer

Movie ★ 5.3

1990

Book of Love● Director

Movie ★ 5.5

1990

Heart Condition Executive Producer

Movie ★ 5.7

1980s 22 credits

1989

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child Producer

Movie ★ 5.4

1989

The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV' Thanks

Movie ★ 5.0

1988

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master Producer

Movie ★ 5.9

1988

The Freddy Krueger Special Producer

Movie ★ 7.5

1988

Hairspray Executive Producer

Movie ★ 6.8

1988

The Prince of Pennsylvania Executive Producer

Movie ★ 5.6

1988

Critters 2 Executive Producer

Movie ★ 6.3

1988

Freddy's Nightmares Executive Producer

TV ★ 7.2

1987

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Producer

Movie ★ 6.7

1987

The Hidden Producer

Movie ★ 6.9

1987

Stranded Executive Producer

Movie ★ 5.6

1987

My Demon Lover Producer

Movie ★ 5.3

1986

Critters Executive Producer

Movie ★ 6.5

1986

Quiet Cool● Producer

Movie ★ 6.5

1985

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge Producer

Movie ★ 5.8

1984

A Nightmare on Elm Street Producer

Movie ★ 7.3

1983

The First Time Executive Producer

Movie ★ 5.0

1982

Xtro Executive Producer

Movie ★ 5.7

1982

Alone in the Dark Story

Movie ★ 5.9

1982

Alone in the Dark Producer

Movie ★ 5.9

1981

Polyester Executive Producer

Movie ★ 7.0

1981

Polyester Presenter

Movie ★ 7.0

1970s 3 credits

1977

Stunts● Scenario Writer

Movie ★ 5.3

1977

Stunts● Executive Producer

Movie ★ 5.3

1972

The Best of the New York Erotic Film Festival Director

Movie ★ 5.0

1960s 3 credits

1965

On Fighting Witches Director

Movie ★ 10.0

1964

Image Director

Movie

1963

Image Director

Movie ★ 7.0