Luke Passmore

Luke Passmore, a name that’s been floating around in the indie horror and thriller circles, has this knack for latching onto projects that stick with you. His fingerprints are all over “The Day” from 2011—a gritty, post-apocalyptic ride where survival’s more like a bad habit than a choice. The film doesn’t pull punches. You’re dropped in alongside a ragtag bunch of survivors, everything’s bleak, and food’s pretty much a rumor. It’s more Mad Max without the cars, if you get me. Passmore’s writing gives the characters this desperate, gnawing edge, like they’re two steps from losing it completely, and honestly, it makes you sweat just watching. Then there’s “Love Hurts” (2025), which is a wild pivot—a twisted take on romance, if you can even call it that. It’s got all these sharp, darkly funny beats, and Passmore doesn’t shy away from the ugly side of relationships. The script flips expectations, turning the whole “love conquers all” thing on its head. If you’ve ever been burned by love, you’ll probably feel seen (and maybe a little attacked, let’s be real). And you can’t forget “Trick 'r Treat” (2007). Passmore had his hands in the writing department here too, blending creepy folklore and Halloween urban legends into this cult-classic anthology. The stories weave together, each one nastier and more clever than the last. There’s a sly sense of humor under all the blood and guts, and it’s obvious Passmore knows how to have a little fun scaring the hell out of people. Definitely not your average Hollywood fare, and honestly, that’s kind of the point.