Born in Portland, Oregon, he is a prolific American film director and producer with a career spanning over three decades. Beginning as an assistant for Roger Corman, he soon ventured into directing, becoming known for low-budget horror and thriller films. With a focus on direct-to-video releases, he has helmed numerous features under various pseudonyms, often incorporating themes of supernatural and homoeroticism. His work includes collaborations with several cult film icons and persistence in the genre film industry.