Steve Rudzinski

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Steve Rudzinski
Born (1987-02-14) February 14, 1987 (age 37) [1]
Leesburg, Florida [1]
Occupation(s)Director, writer, actor
Known for Amityville Christmas Vacation

Steve Rudzinski is an American director, writer, and actor known for his film Amityville Christmas Vacation and the CarousHELL trilogy.

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Career

Rudzinski started working as a filmmaker in 2010 and had a goal of releasing ten films before 2020. He operates primarily in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and prefers to film in the area. [2] In 2016 Rudzinski released CarousHELL, a horror film about a killer carousel unicorn. He released a sequel to the film in 2021 and completed the trilogy in 2023. [3] Aleen Isley is a frequent collaborator and began working with Rudzinski in 2012, after responding to a Craigslist casting call for one of his early films, Everyone Must Die!. [4]

Rudzinski has also worked as an actor for Marvel Comics Live Appearance, where he portrayed Spider-Man. [5]

Personal life

Rudzinski identifies as bisexual. [4]

Awards and recognition

Select filmography

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