Nicolas Pesce
Born
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Film director, music video director, screenwriter, film editor
Known forThe Eyes of My Mother
Piercing
The Grudge

Nicolas Pesce (/pɛʃ/ PESH)[1] is an American-Brazilian filmmaker. He is best known for directing and writing the horror films The Eyes of My Mother (2016), Piercing (2018) and The Grudge (2020).[2]

Life and career

Nicolas Pesce was born in New York City to a Brazilian family. His theatrical debut, The Eyes of My Mother, premiered in the NEXT section at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2016.[3] Pesce's next feature film, Piercing then premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2018. Pesce's third feature film, The Grudge, the fourth installment in the American The Grudge series was released on January 3, 2020.[4] In January 2023, Pesce's latest film, Visitation was in production with Olivia Cooke and Isla Johnston both starring in the film.[5]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Director Writer Editor Notes
2016 The Eyes of My Mother Yes Yes Yes Directorial debut
2018 Piercing Yes Yes No
2020 The Grudge Yes Yes No
TBA Visitation Yes No No Filming

Short films

Year Title Director Writer Notes
2018 The Caretaker Co-director Co-writer

Television series

Year Title Director Writer Notes
2020 Monsterland Yes No Episode: "Palacios, TX"

References

  1. "Nicolas Pesce Invita al lanzamiento de The Eyes of My Mother #IndieBo2016". IndieBo. June 16, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  2. D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 28, 2019). "Screen Gems' Grudge Reboot Will Now Scare In 2020". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
  3. "Haunting First Look at 'The Eyes of My Mother' Makes This Sundance Premiere a Must-See". January 12, 2016. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
  4. Miska, Brad (January 5, 2020). "'The Grudge' Scares Up $11.3M Box Office Opening". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  5. Nicolas Pesce To Direct eOne Horror Film 'Visitation'; Olivia Cooke & Isla Johnston To Lead


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