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James Thomas Watkins (born 20 May 1973 in Nottingham, England) is an English film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in horror films, notably Eden Lake and The Woman in Black. He wrote and directed the critically acclaimed thriller Eden Lake, starring Michael Fassbender and Kelly Reilly. It won Best Horror Film at the 2009 Empire Awards, the Jury Prize at Sitges Fantasy Festival and Best Director at Fantasporto. He was nominated for the Douglas Hickox Award at the 2008 British Independent Film Awards. Watkins has written scripts for Warner Bros., Working Title, Film4 and BBC Films. Description above from the Wikipedia James Watkins (director), article licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

May 20, 1973 (53 years old) Nottingham, England, UK
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Movie Review: ‘Clayface’

Movie Review: ‘Clayface’

Opening in theaters on October 23 is ‘Clayface,’ directed by James Watkins and starring Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, D...
Max Minghella in Talks for DC Studios’ ‘Clayface’

Max Minghella in Talks for DC Studios’ ‘Clayface’

Preview: Max Minghella is in talks to join the Clayface movie. James Watkins is in the director’s chair. Tom Rhys Harrie...
Naomi Ackie in Talks for DC Studios’ ‘Clayface’

Naomi Ackie in Talks for DC Studios’ ‘Clayface’

Preview: Naomi Ackie is in talks to join the Clayface movie. James Watkins is in the director’s chair. Tom Rhys Harries...
Tom Rhys Harries to star in DC Studios’ ‘Clayface’

Tom Rhys Harries to star in DC Studios’ ‘Clayface’

Preview: Tom Rhys Harries has won the lead in the Clayface movie. James Watkins is in the director’s chair. The movie is...
James Watkins to Direct Clayface Movie

James Watkins to Direct Clayface Movie

Preview: James Watkins will direct the ‘Clayface’ movie for Warner Bros. Mike Flanagan wrote the script. The movie would...
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'Speak No Evil' Exclusive Interview: James McAvoy

Opening in theaters on September 13th is the new psychological thriller ‘Speak No Evil’, which was directed by James Wat...

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