Mel House

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Mel House (born December 27, 1976 in Houston, Texas) is a filmmaker best known for his features in the horror and science fiction genres.

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Biography

His directorial debut was the independent film Fade to Black, which was followed by Witchcraft 13 (2007) and Closet Space (2007). [1]

In 2007, he directed a zombie-themed music video for musician Jonah Matranga's single "Not About A Girl Or A Place". [2]

In the Summer of 2008, House directed the science fiction/horror film Walking Distance in Houston and Galveston, Texas, prior to the city's destruction from Hurricane Ike. [3] He appears in the Science-Fiction horror film Renfield: The Undead, [4] directed by Bob Willems. [5] He was a special guest of the 2010 Dallas International Film Festival. [6]

Filmography (as director)

Personal life

House is married to actress Melanie Donihoo. [7]

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References

  1. "HorrorYearbook Interview with Mel House". Archived from the original on 2012-09-10. Retrieved 2007-05-25.
  2. Mel House at Space City Rock
  3. Walking Distance / Experimental Activity Title Switch Update
  4. Indie Film Vampire Diaries Renfield Enters Post-Production
  5. Updated Image Gallery for Indie Film Renfield
  6. 2010 Dallas International Film Festival Honors Amber Heard and Frank Darabont
  7. Terror Hotties – Women of Horror – Part of the Terror Tube Network