Juan Piquer Simón

Director

Born: February 16, 1935 (75 years old)

Died: January 8, 2011

Place of birth: Valencia, Spain

Biography

He was a Spanish director, producer and screenwriter. After studying Fine Arts and Decoration, he enrolled at the Madrid Film Research Institute, after which he devoted himself to advertising. Among his major works are The Verne Triology, Pieces, and Slugs. His works are internationally admired by prestigious horror directors such as Eli Roth or Edgar Wright.

Filmography (11)

• Satan's Blood (1978, ★ 5.8)
• Slugs (1988, ★ 5.7)
• Pieces (1982, ★ 5.9)
• Mystery on Monster Island (1981, ★ 4.4)
• Sea Devils (1982, ★ 4.2)
• Beyond Terror (1980, ★ 4.4)
• The Rift (1990, ★ 4.7)
• Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1977, ★ 5)
• Supersonic Man (1979, ★ 3.7)
• Cthulhu Mansion (1992, ★ 4.3)
• Extraterrestrial Visitors (1983, ★ 2.5)