Nicolas Pesce (/pɛʃ/ PESH)[1] is an American film director and screenwriter. He is best known for directing and writing the horror films The Eyes of My Mother (2016), Piercing (2018) and The Grudge (2019).[2]

Nicolas Pesce
Born (1990-01-18) January 18, 1990 (age 34)
New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)Director, screenwriter
Known forThe Eyes of My Mother
Piercing
The Grudge

Life and career

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Nicolas Pesce was born in New York City to a Brazilian family. His theatrical debut, The Eyes of My Mother, premiered in the NEXT section at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2016.[3] Pesce's next feature film, Piercing then premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2018. Pesce's third feature film, The Grudge, the fourth installment in the American The Grudge series was released on January 3, 2020 in the United States, having begun its international rollout on December 31, 2019.[4] In January 2023, Pesce's latest film, Visitation, was in production in Ireland with Olivia Cooke and Isla Johnston starring.[5]

Filmography

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Feature films

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Year Title Director Writer Notes
2016 The Eyes of My Mother Yes Yes Directorial debut; also editor
2018 Piercing Yes Yes
2019 The Grudge Yes Yes
TBA Visitation Yes No Post-production

Short films

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Year Title Director Writer Notes
2018 The Caretaker Yes Yes 3D film; co-directed with Adam Donald and Jacob Wasserman

Television

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References

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  1. ^ "Nicolas Pesce Invita al lanzamiento de The Eyes of My Mother #IndieBo2016". IndieBo. June 16, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  2. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 28, 2019). "Screen Gems' Grudge Reboot Will Now Scare In 2020". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
  3. ^ "Haunting First Look at 'The Eyes of My Mother' Makes This Sundance Premiere a Must-See". January 12, 2016. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
  4. ^ Miska, Brad (January 5, 2020). "'The Grudge' Scares Up $11.3M Box Office Opening". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  5. ^ Nicolas Pesce To Direct eOne Horror Film 'Visitation'; Olivia Cooke & Isla Johnston To Lead
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