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My Take
Damien Leone is exactly the kind of obsessive craftsman I root for. A New York filmmaker who writes, directs, and handles his own makeup and special effects, he willed the Terrifier franchise and its grinning Art the Clown into a global phenomenon from shoestring budgets. What I admire most is his commitment to tactile, practical gore over easy digital shortcuts, which gives his films a queasy authenticity that lands. There's real love and stubbornness baked into every grisly frame, and that devotion is why his work cuts deeper than typical slasher fare. He's proof that vision and persistence can outmuscle money, and I'm genuinely curious what nightmare he conjures next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Damien Leone
- Name (Japanese)
- デイミアン・レオーネ
- Reading
- でいみあん・れおーね
- Born
- January 29, 1984 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rat
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / film screenwriter / make-up artist / special effects artist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Terrifier | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damien%20Leone
Frequently asked questions
When was Damien Leone born?
Born January 29, 1984 (age 42).
Where is Damien Leone from?
Damien Leone is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Damien Leone do?
Damien Leone works as film director, film producer, film screenwriter, make-up artist, special effects artist.
What is Damien Leone known for?
Notable works include Terrifier.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.