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Sean S. Cunningham
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Sean S. Cunningham

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Born 1941 · New York City, New York, USA · Active 1970–2023

Sean S. Cunningham, born in 1941 in New York City, is a pivotal figure in the horror genre, known for his directorial work on Friday the 13th (1980) and Spring Break (1983). His influence extends beyond directing, as he contributed as a writer for Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985), showcasing his knack for suspense and character-driven narratives. With The New Kids (1985), Cunningham further explored themes of youth and violence, solidifying his status in cult cinema. His films continue to resonate with fans of exploitation and horror, making him a significant presence in the SassyFlix catalog.

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Spring Break

Spring Break

1983 ★ 4.9
Director

Two naive college students spend spring break in Fort Lauderdale, where they end up in the same motel room with a pair of experienced ladykillers.

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Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Friday the 13th: A New Beginning
1985 · ★5.0
Friday the 13th (1980) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Friday the 13th
1980 · ★6.0
The New Kids (1985) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The New Kids
1985 · ★7.0
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Friday the 13th (1980)
Friday the 13th
1980
Friday the 13th (2009)
Friday the 13th
2009
Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
Freddy vs. Jason
2003
The Last House on the Left (2009)
The Last House on the Left
2009
Jason X (2001)
Jason X
2001
Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)
Friday the 13th: A New Beginning
1985

Filmography

78 credits
2020s 3 credits
2020
In Search of Darkness: Part II as Self
Movie ★ 7.7
2020
The Story Of The '80s Slasher Craze
Movie
2020
Outta Space: The Making of Jason X as Self
Movie ★ 7.4
2010s 11 credits
2019
In Search of Darkness as Self
Movie ★ 7.5
2019
The Movies That Made Us as Self
TV ★ 7.3
2018
Clark as Jonathan
Movie ★ 2.0
2018
Eli Roth's History of Horror as Self
TV ★ 6.4
2017
To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story as Self
Movie ★ 7.9
2017
Ding Dong, You're Dead! The Making of "House"
Movie ★ 6.0
2017
It's Getting Weirder! The Making of "House II" as Self
Movie
2017
Home Deadly Home: The Making of "House IV"
Movie
2013
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th as Self
Movie ★ 7.9
2010
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th as Self
Movie ★ 6.7
2010
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy as Self
Movie ★ 7.8
2000s 17 credits
2008
Surviving Sid as Glyptodon Boy (voice)
Movie ★ 6.2
2006
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film as Self
Movie ★ 6.8
2006
Hitchcocked! as Self
Movie ★ 6.0
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
The Perfect Scary Movie as Self
Movie ★ 7.7
2004
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary) as Self
Movie ★ 7.0
2004
Secrets Galore Behind the Gore as Himself
Movie
2004
The Friday the 13th Chronicles as Self
Movie ★ 8.3
2004
Genesis: Development Hell as Self
Movie
2004
100 Scariest Movie Moments as Self
TV ★ 7.9
2003
Celluloid Crime of the Century as Self
Movie ★ 6.7
2003
Return to Crystal Lake: Making 'Friday the 13th' as Himself
Movie ★ 6.4
2002
The Many Lives of Jason Voorhees as Self
Movie ★ 8.0
2002
It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left' as Self
Movie ★ 6.3
2002
By Any Means Necessary: The Making of "Jason X" as Self (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
2000
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film as Self
Movie ★ 7.0
1990s 1 credit
1999
Welcome to Primetime as Self
Movie ★ 9.0
Crew Credits
2020s 3 credits
2023
Friday the 13th: Origin of Evil - Part 3 Characters
Movie
2022
Friday the 13th: Origin of Evil Characters
Movie
2022
Friday the 13th: Origin of Evil - Part 2 Characters
Movie
2010s 1 credit
2010
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.7
2000s 9 credits
2009
Friday the 13th Producer
Movie ★ 5.8
2009
The Last House on the Left Producer
Movie ★ 6.5
2006
Trapped Ashes Director
Movie ★ 5.1
2003
Freddy vs. Jason Producer
Movie ★ 6.1
2002
Terminal Invasion Director
Movie ★ 4.7
2002
Terminal Invasion Executive Producer
Movie ★ 4.7
2001
Jason X Executive Producer
Movie ★ 4.9
2001
XCU: Extreme Close Up Producer
Movie ★ 4.7
2001
XCU: Extreme Close Up Director
Movie ★ 4.7
1990s 3 credits
1993
Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday Producer
Movie ★ 4.6
1993
My Boyfriend's Back Producer
Movie ★ 5.7
1992
House IV Producer
Movie ★ 4.7
1980s 14 credits
1989
DeepStar Six Director
Movie ★ 5.5
1989
DeepStar Six Producer
Movie ★ 5.5
1989
A Taste of Hemlock Presenter
Movie ★ 7.0
1989
The Horror Show Producer
Movie ★ 5.4
1987
House II: The Second Story Producer
Movie ★ 5.6
1985
House Producer
Movie ★ 6.2
1985
The New Kids● Director
Movie ★ 6.4
1985
Friday the 13th: A New Beginning● Characters
Movie ★ 5.3
1985
The New Kids● Producer
Movie ★ 6.4
1983
Spring Break● Director
Movie ★ 4.9
1983
Spring Break● Producer
Movie ★ 4.9
1982
A Stranger Is Watching Director
Movie ★ 4.6
1980
Friday the 13th● Director
Movie ★ 6.4
1980
Friday the 13th● Producer
Movie ★ 6.4
1970s 14 credits
1978
Here Come the Tigers Director
Movie ★ 6.0
1978
Manny's Orphans Director
Movie ★ 7.5
1978
Here Come the Tigers Producer
Movie ★ 6.0
1978
Manny's Orphans Producer
Movie ★ 7.5
1975
The Fireworks Woman Producer
Movie ★ 4.9
1973
The Case of the Smiling Stiffs Director
Movie ★ 6.1
1973
The Case of the Smiling Stiffs Producer
Movie ★ 6.1
1972
The Last House on the Left Producer
Movie ★ 6.0
1971
Together Director
Movie ★ 5.5
1971
Together Writer
Movie ★ 5.5
1971
Together Producer
Movie ★ 5.5
1970
The Art of Marriage Director
Movie ★ 4.7
1970
The Art of Marriage Writer
Movie ★ 4.7
1970
The Art of Marriage Producer
Movie ★ 4.7
s 2 credits
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House Producer
Movie
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The Night Driver Executive Producer
Movie