Riley Stearns
An American filmmaker known for his distinctive storytelling and dark humor, he began his career with short films before making his feature debut with "Faults" in 2014, a psychological drama exploring themes of cults and control. He gained further recognition with "The Art of Self-Defense" in 2019, a satirical take on masculinity. His work often delves into the complexities of human nature, blending elements of comedy and drama. Raised in Texas, he was formerly married to actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
Movies directed by Riley Stearns
THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE
After a mugging, timid accountant Davis (Jesse Eisenberg) joins a neighborhood karate dojo to reclaim his sense of power under the enigmatic Sensei...
FAULTS
Faults is a psychological thriller centered on a washed-up expert on mind control and cults named Ansel Roth. Hired by a desperate couple to deprogram...
DUAL
Sarah, diagnosed with a terminal illness, agrees to a government cloning program to spare her family grief. When a perfect copy is produced, a deadly...
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