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My Take
Michael Chaves has quietly become one of the most trusted hands in modern studio horror. Born in 1984 and trained as a visual effects artist, he moved into directing The Curse of La Llorona, two Conjuring films and The Nun II, basically inheriting the keys to one of the genre's biggest franchises. I find that VFX background telling: he understands horror as a problem of craft and timing, not just jump scares. Taking over a beloved series is a thankless job, since fans blame the director for anything that misses. He keeps getting hired, which says the people writing the checks see something dependable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Chaves
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・チャベス
- Reading
- まいける・ちゃべす
- Born
- November 3, 1984 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rat
- Origin
- United States, United States
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / special effects artist / film screenwriter / film producer
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Chaves born?
Born November 3, 1984 (age 41).
Where is Michael Chaves from?
Michael Chaves is from United States, United States.
What does Michael Chaves do?
Michael Chaves works as film director, screenwriter, special effects artist, film screenwriter, film producer.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.