Profile
Full Name: Parker J. Finn
Stage Name: Parker Finn
Year of Birth: March 18, 1987
Nationality: American
Spouse and Children: Information about Parker Finn’s spouse and children is not publicly available.
Filmography:
Short Films:
The Hidebehind (2018) – Director and Writer
Laura Hasn’t Slept (2020) – Director, Writer, and Producer
Feature Films:
Smile (2022) – Director and Writer
Smile 2 (2024) – Director, Writer, and Producer
Career Beginnings:
Parker Finn began his filmmaking career with the short film The Hidebehind in 2018, which was showcased at various film festivals, including Panic Fest and the Portland Horror Film Festival in 2019. He gained further recognition with his 2020 short film Laura Hasn’t Slept, which won the Special Jury Award at SXSW 2020.
Awards and Nominations:
Laura Hasn’t Slept (2020)
Special Jury Recognition Award at SXSW 2020
Smile (2022)
Most Notable Work
Parker Finn is best known for his feature film Smile (2022), a psychological horror based on his earlier short film Laura Hasn’t Slept. The film was both a critical and commercial success, establishing him as a prominent figure in the horror genre.
Relevant and Interesting Information:
In 2023, Finn entered a multi-year first-look deal with Paramount Pictures to write, produce, and direct additional feature films.
That same year, he founded the production company Bad Feeling.
Finn is known for his focus on character-driven horror narratives that explore the human condition.
He has cited influences such as Stanley Kubrick, David Lynch, and Stephen King in his work.
Before his success with feature films, Finn honed his craft with short films that garnered attention on the indie horror festival circuit.
Parker Finn continues to be a significant presence in contemporary horror cinema, with audiences anticipating his future projects.