André Øvredal

Known for

Directing

Age

53 years

Place of birth

Norway

Biography

Life and career

André Øvredal (born May 6, 1973) is a Norwegian filmmaker. He is best known for directing the films Troll Hunter (2010), The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016), Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019), Mortal (2020) and The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023).

Filmography

9 films

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André Øvredal's new horror-thriller 'Passenger' follows a young couple whose van life adventure turns into a nightmare after they witness a highway accident and pick up a demonic hitchhiker. With a tight 94-minute runtime and a cast including Jacob Scipio and Melissa Leo, the film promises relentless tension. Did you know Øvredal insisted on shooting the entire film in sequence to heighten the actors' sense of dread?

May 13, 2026•1 min

André Øvredal

Biography

Filmography

Passenger

King on Screen

The Last Voyage of the Demeter

Paradise Highway

Umma

Mortal

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

The Autopsy of Jane Doe

Troll Hunter

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