A British film director, he gained recognition for his work in the fantasy and horror genres. Initially working in special effects, he contributed to films like "Aliens" and "Alien 3." He made his directorial debut with "Death Machine" in 1994. His most notable success came with "Blade" in 1998, a film that helped pave the way for modern superhero cinema. Despite his promising start, subsequent projects like "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" faced challenges, leading to a hiatus from directing.