Jaume Collet Serra

The Profile

Jaume Collet-Serra is a Spanish film director known for genre films, including House of Wax (2005), Orphan (2009) and Unknown (2011).

Works primarily in horror and thriller genres; has directed both European and Hollywood productions; collaborated with actors such as Liam Neeson (Unknown).

The available review sees Orphan as a mostly successful horror effort that rises above contemporary Hollywood mediocrity. Praised for characterisation and some effective gore, criticised for clichés and excessive length. Overall a mid-strength, discussion-generating genre piece.