John McNaughton

John McNaughton

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occupation = Film director, Television director
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John McNaughton (born January 13, 1950) is an American film and television director, originally from Chicago, Illinois.

His first feature film [http://www.hbo.com/johnfromcincinnati/cast/crew/johnmcnaughton.html John McNaughton Biography] from the HBO website] , made in 1986, was "", a film McNaughton directed, co-wrote, and co-produced. "Numerous complications plagued the controversial film", delaying its theatrical release until 1991. The film made "Time" magazine's and Roger Ebert's ten best lists and won best picture honors at Fantasporto and the Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film.

His other works include the films "Mad Dog and Glory" and "Wild Things", the documentary "Condo Painting" as well as episodes of "", "John From Cincinnati", "Masters of Horror" and the pilot episode for "Push, Nevada".

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Film

* "The Night Job" (2008)
* "Redliners" (2004)
* "Speaking of Sex" (2001)
* "Condo Painting" (2000)
* "Wild Things" (1998)
* "Normal Life" (1996)
* "Mad Dog and Glory" (1993)
* "The Borrower" (1991)
* "Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll" (1991)
* "" (1986)
* "Dealers in Death" (1984)

Television

* "John from Cincinnati", episode "His Visit: Day Three" (2007)
* "Masters of Horror", episode "Haeckel's Tale" (2006)
* "Without a Trace", episode "Maple Street" (2003)
* "Expert Witness" (2003)
* "Push, Nevada" pilot (2002)
* "Lansky" (1999)
* "Firehouse" (1997) (as Alan Smithee)
* "" (multiple episodes)
**"Stakeout" (1996)
**"Law and Disorder" (1995)
**"Partners" (1995)
**"A Model Citizen" (1994)
**"A Many Splendored Thing" (1994)
* "Rebel Highway" episode "Girls in Prison" (1994)

Projects in development

In February 2006, "Variety" reported that McNaughton was signed to direct "Backstabbers", a film that would re-unite him with Stephen Peters, the writer of "Wild Things" and that film's two lead actresses, Neve Campbell and Denise Richards. [ [http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117938205.html?categoryid=1238&cs=1 Mandalay 'Wild' about pic reteam] , a February 2006 article from "Variety"] The project is reportedly not a "Wild Things" sequel.

During a March 2006 interview, actor Robert Englund stated that McNaughton was attached to direct a proposed "Nightmare on Elm Street" prequel, entitled "A Nightmare On Elm Street: The First Murders." [ [http://www.pitofhorror.com/newdesign/interviews/robertenglund.htm Robert Englund Interview | PITOFHORROR.COM | Online Horror Movie Resource ] ]

Personal life

John McNaughton studied fine arts at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in television production and a minor in photography.

References

External links

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