Movies by Rich Davis

Hailed as a trailblazer in the horror genre, Rich Davis has carved out a distinctive niche with his unnerving, high-concept thrillers. Drawing from his background as the founder of the iconic KC Masterpiece barbecue sauce, Davis brings a deliciously subversive flair to his filmmaking, blending edge-of-your-seat scares with unexpected bursts of dark humor. His 2019 cult hit Zombie (UK) is a prime example of Davis' deft touch. Setting his sights on the well-trodden zombie apocalypse narrative, he ingeniously flips the script, placing the undead in the unforgiving heart of the British countryside. With its claustrophobic atmosphere and mordant social commentary, the film stands as a fresh, unsettling take on the genre, showcasing Davis' ability to breathe new life into familiar tropes. Similarly, his 2011 thriller Dead End demonstrates the director's knack for crafting taut, high-stakes narratives. Centered on a family's harrowing journey down a remote, seemingly endless road, the film builds an palpable sense of dread, while also delving into deeper themes of isolation and the fragility of the human condition. Through his nuanced, character-driven approach, Davis has firmly established himself as a filmmaker unafraid to explore the darker corners of the human experience.