Simon Davidson

Simon Davidson’s filmography is honestly kind of wild, if you step back and look at it. The guy’s got his fingerprints on some seriously diverse stuff. Take “The Odds” from 2011; that one’s all about the twisted side of high school, where teenagers get caught up in these underground games—think Russian roulette with a modern, gritty twist. There’s this whole tense cat-and-mouse vibe, and Davidson’s direction just drags you right into the paranoia. Not exactly your typical coming-of-age flick, unless your adolescence involved way more risk and a lot less algebra. Then there’s “Yat goh ho yan” from ‘97. If you’re scratching your head at the title, you’re not alone. This one’s a Hong Kong crime drama—fast-paced, gritty, and seriously underrated outside Asia. It’s got that raw ‘90s energy, the kind where every character has something shady going on. Davidson’s involvement gives it this outsider’s edge, like he’s peeking in through the rain-soaked neon and just soaking up the chaos. But wait—he also had a hand in “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” in 2012. Yeah, that’s exactly as bonkers as it sounds. Take Honest Abe, toss in some vampires, crank the action up to eleven. It’s ridiculous in the best possible way, and the visuals are just wild. Davidson’s touch is all over the stylized fight scenes and the bloody, over-the-top set pieces. Basically, the man does not stick to one lane. If you want a director with range (and a little bit of a chaotic streak), he’s your guy.