Darren Hinchy

Darren Hinchy’s filmography isn’t the loudest in Hollywood, but it’s packed with some serious gems if you know where to look. The guy’s got range, that’s for sure. “How It Ends” (2018) is this wild ride that takes the end-of-the-world trope and flips it sideways—a road trip through chaos, with dark humor and weirdly heartfelt moments scattered between all the disaster. It’s not your average apocalypse flick; it leans more into the human side of things, the messy relationships and the awkward truths that come out when the world’s basically on fire. Hinchy brings a certain groundedness to it, like he actually cares about these people, you know? Then there’s “Virtual Tours” (2019), which goes off in a totally different direction. It’s clever—blurring lines between virtual reality and actual reality, playing with your expectations and making you question what’s real and what’s just a glitch in the system. It’s got this low-key, indie vibe. Not a blockbuster, but it worms its way into your brain. Hinchy’s touch is subtle here, but you can feel it in the way the story unfolds—nothing’s ever quite what it seems. And yeah, he’s got a credit on “The Shape of Water” (2017), which, come on, is basically a modern fairy tale for grownups. The film’s all dreamy visuals, oddball romance, and a vibe that’s both whimsical and a little melancholy. Hinchy’s got a knack for picking projects that stick with you after the credits roll—stories that feel just a little bit off-kilter, in the best possible way.