Movies by Matthew Hastings

Matthew Hastings is a refreshingly unique voice in the world of genre filmmaking, blending sharp social commentary with thrilling, imaginative stories. Though he may be better known in the scientific community for his groundbreaking work in physics, Hastings has proven himself to be a director of remarkable vision and skill. His breakout film, 2004's "Decoys," established Hastings' penchant for high-concept premises laced with dark humor. Featuring a group of sexy, otherworldly seductresses preying on unsuspecting college students, the film deftly balanced campy B-movie thrills with incisive satire of suburban conformity. Hastings' follow-up, the vampire thriller "Bloodsuckers" (2005), further cemented his talent for building rich, fully-realized genre worlds that function as mirrors to our own. Hastings' most recent work, 2006's "Engaged to Kill," is perhaps his most ambitious and accomplished to date. Weaving together elements of the action, romance, and horror genres, the film crafts a taut, suspenseful narrative that also serves as a biting commentary on the pitfalls of modern relationships. With its stylish visual flair and uniformly excellent performances, "Engaged to Kill" showcases Hastings' ability to elevate genre tropes into something truly compelling and thought-provoking. As both a filmmaker and a scientist, Matthew Hastings continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in cinema.