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James Watkins

1973 - Today

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James Thomas Watkins (born 20 May 1973) is an English film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in horror films, most notably Eden Lake (2008), The Woman in Black (2012), and Speak No Evil (2024). Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 16 different languages on Wikipedia. James Watkins is the 1,988th most popular film director, the 7,015th most popular biography from United Kingdom and the 152nd most popular British Film Director.

James Watkins is most famous for directing the horror films "Eden Lake" (2008) and "The Woman in Black" (2012). He is known for his ability to create intense psychological tension and atmospheric storytelling in his works.

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Among FILM DIRECTORS

Among film directors, James Watkins ranks 1,988 out of 2,041. Before him are Wes Ball, Paco Plaza, Mike Mitchell, Katja von Garnier, Alain Gomis, and Miranda July. After him are Ladj Ly, Audrey Diwan, Simon Beaufoy, Stephan Elliott, Mark Neveldine, and Rebecca Zlotowski.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1973, James Watkins ranks 815. Before him are Hatem Ghoula, Paco Plaza, Eric Lange, Petr Gabriel, Thomas Enger, and Carole Montillet. After him are Samuel Ipoua, Stefan Kretzschmar, Shirley Clamp, Karina Habšudová, Kamila Shamsie, and André Lange.

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In United Kingdom

Among people born in United Kingdom, James Watkins ranks 7,017 out of 8,785. Before him are Oliver Turvey (1987), Eddie Clamp (1934), Beverley Allitt (1968), Rickie Lambert (1982), Gregory H. Johnson (1962), and Kalvin Phillips (1995). After him are Aimee Lou Wood (1995), Jeffrey Dunn (1961), Sarbel (1981), Carmen Chaplin (1977), Yasemin Allen (1989), and Jamie Murray (1986).

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Among FILM DIRECTORS In United Kingdom

Among film directors born in United Kingdom, James Watkins ranks 152. Before him are Peter Webber (1968), David Slade (1969), Chris Cunningham (1970), Bernard Rose (1960), Ben Davis (1961), and Sharon Maguire (1960). After him are Simon Beaufoy (1966), Laurence Rees (1957), Andrew Haigh (1973), Rupert Wyatt (1972), Ben Wheatley (1972), and Richard Taylor (1965).

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