Overview
- The Australian filmmaker died at his Melbourne home on March 16, and his family announced the news on X on March 20.
- He was best known for directing the slashers Urban Legend (1998) and Valentine (2001), as well as Storm Warning and a remake of Long Weekend.
- Beyond directing, he worked extensively as a composer and editor, including on the 2025 horror film What Are You Afraid Of?.
- His family noted some ill health in recent years but said he remained active supporting other filmmakers and developing new projects.
- No cause of death has been made public; tributes from the horror community followed, and he is survived by his wife, Simone, and son, Oliver.