1968-11-02 Lleida, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain
Jaume Balagueró is a Spanish film director and screenwriter celebrated as a defining voice in modern horror cinema. He co-created the groundbreaking horror series [REC] with Paco Plaza, co-directing the original and its immediate sequel and helping establish one of the genre’s most influential found-footage franchises. Balagueró’s creative influence extends throughout the [REC] saga: he co-wrote the screenplay for [REC] 4: Apocalypse with Manu Díez and directed the film, delivering the franchise’s climactic chapter of viral terror and survival. Outside the [REC] universe, Balagueró’s diverse filmography includes The Nameless, Darkness, Sleep Tight, and Muse, showcasing his command of atmospheric tension and psychological dread. Known for blending visceral horror with narrative depth, he remains a seminal figure in Spanish genre filmmaking and a cornerstone of the international horror community.
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[REC]: terror sin pausa | Self - Filmmaker | 2022-10-28 |
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Herederos de la bestia | 2016-10-10 | |
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24 cines por segundo | 2013-10-22 | |
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Cinémas d'Horreur - Apocalypse, Virus, Zombies | Himself | 2010-01-01 |
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[REC]² | Zombie (uncredited) | 2009-09-15 |
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Spanish Movie | Bombero | 2009-12-03 |
