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My Take
What I admire about Scott Derrickson is that he treats horror as a serious craft rather than a cheap thrill. From The Exorcism of Emily Rose to Sinister and The Black Phone, his films probe genuine dread about evil, faith, and the things lurking just out of frame. His USC training shows in the precision, yet he never sacrifices visceral fear for cleverness. Doctor Strange proved he could command a blockbuster, but I think he is most himself in the shadows, building suspense brick by brick. At nearly sixty, he still scares smarter than most, and I keep hoping he stays in the dark.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Scott Derrickson
- Name (Japanese)
- スコット・デリクソン
- Reading
- すこっと・でりくそん
- Born
- July 16, 1966 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
- Origin
- Denver, Colorado, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film producer / film director / author / director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Southern California
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Scott Derrickson born?
Born July 16, 1966 (age 59).
Where is Scott Derrickson from?
Scott Derrickson is from Denver, Colorado, United States.
What does Scott Derrickson do?
Scott Derrickson works as screenwriter, film producer, film director, author, director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.