Eva Yates

Eva Yates has this wild knack for picking projects that aren’t afraid to punch you in the gut. Seriously, take His House from 2020—haunting’s not even the word. It’s about a refugee couple escaping war, only to find out their new home in England is basically a horror show of its own. It’s creepy, it’s heart-wrenching, and it doesn’t let you off the hook easy. Yates’ work in this movie, whether you clock it or not, brings a rawness that makes the whole story hit harder. Then there’s Surge, also from 2020, which is a totally different flavor but just as intense. This film follows a guy unraveling—like, really coming apart at the seams—in the middle of London. The energy’s frantic, the camera’s all over the place, and the acting? Unhinged in the best way. Yates doesn’t shy away from the messy, chaotic stuff, and you can feel it. Fast forward to The Iron Claw, rolling out in 2023, which dives into the Von Erich wrestling family saga. If you know anything about wrestling history, you know it’s not all spandex and showmanship—there’s tragedy, obsession, family drama up to your eyeballs. Yates’ contribution gives the film a sense of authenticity, like you’re not just watching actors in tights but real, flawed people clawing through life. Bottom line: Eva Yates gravitates to stories that sting a little, linger in your head, and definitely aren’t your average popcorn flicks.