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Deran Sarafian

Born 1968 · Los Angeles, California, USA · Active 1983–2022

Deran Sarafian, born in 1968, is an Armenian-American director and actor known for his work in cult cinema. He directed To Die For (1988), a film that blends dark humor and satire, showcasing his unique vision. Additionally, Sarafian appears as an actor in Zombi 3 (1988), where he contributes to the film's chaotic energy. With a lineage rooted in filmmaking, he brings a distinct perspective to the genre, connecting the threads of horror and comedy in his projects.

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Zombi 3

Zombi 3

1988 ★ 5.1
as Kenny

A group of scientists at a top-secret research facility who are working on a biological weapon called Death One, which mutates and kills the living creatures and reanimates the dead. The weapon is leaked out of the facility, which leads to a spread of infection among soldiers and touring people in the area.

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Filmography

65 credits
2000s 1 credit
1990s 1 credit
1994
Movie ★ 4.4
1980s 2 credits
1988
Movie ★ 5.2
1983
10 to Midnight as Dale Anders
Movie ★ 6.2
Crew Credits
2020s 2 credits
2022
Alex/October Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.7
2020
TV ★ 7.6
2010s 21 credits
2019
Swamp Thing Director
TV ★ 7.4
2019
TV ★ 8.1
2017
TV ★ 6.8
2017
The Gifted Director
TV ★ 7.6
2016
TV ★ 5.2
2016
TV ★ 7.3
2016
Colony Director
TV ★ 6.9
2015
Rosewood Director
TV ★ 6.5
2015
TV ★ 6.7
2014
TV ★ 6.8
2014
The Strain Director
TV ★ 7.5
2014
Legends Director
TV ★ 6.4
2014
Rush Director
TV ★ 7.5
2013
TV ★ 7.1
2013
Hemlock Grove Executive Producer
TV ★ 7.1
2012
Perception Director
TV ★ 7.2
2011
TV ★ 7.6
2011
The Cape Director
TV ★ 5.0
2010
Chase Director
TV ★ 7.0
2010
Nikita Director
TV ★ 7.3
2010
Blue Bloods Director
TV ★ 7.8
2000s 19 credits
2009
TV ★ 6.1
2008
Fringe Director
TV ★ 8.1
2008
TV ★ 7.1
2007
K-Ville Director
TV ★ 6.7
2006
Justice Director
TV ★ 7.0
2005
TV ★ 5.6
2005
E-Ring Director
TV ★ 8.0
2004
House Director
TV ★ 8.6
2004
CSI: NY Director
TV ★ 7.3
2004
Lost Director
TV ★ 8.0
2004
House Co-Executive Producer
TV ★ 8.6
2003
TV ★ 6.1
2003
Cold Case Director
TV ★ 7.8
2002
CSI: Miami Director
TV ★ 7.7
2002
TV ★ 7.3
2002
TV ★ 7.1
2001
Trapped Director
Movie ★ 5.3
2000
TV ★ 6.8
2000
TV ★ 7.6
1990s 13 credits
1999
Road Rage Director
Movie ★ 5.9
1998
TV ★ 7.5
1998
Martial Law Director
TV ★ 7.1
1998
V.I.P. Director
TV ★ 5.3
1998
Cupid Director
TV ★ 7.3
1998
Martial Law Producer
TV ★ 7.1
1997
TV ★ 8.1
1996
TV ★ 6.6
1994
Movie ★ 5.4
1994
Movie ★ 5.5
1993
Gunmen Director
Movie ★ 4.9
1992
Movie ★ 5.0
1990
Movie ★ 6.2
1980s 6 credits
1988
Movie ★ 4.4
1987
Interzone Director
Movie ★ 4.4
1987
Interzone Screenplay
Movie ★ 4.4
1986
The Falling Director
Movie ★ 5.0
1986
The Falling Screenplay
Movie ★ 5.0
1986
The Falling Producer
Movie ★ 5.0