Michael Su

Michael Su, born December 10, 1967, out in Taipei, Taiwan—yeah, that’s the guy behind the camera for a bunch of wild projects lately. If you’ve caught “Snow White and the Seven Samurai” (2024), you’ve seen his visual stamp all over that thing. It’s a wild mashup of classic fairytale meets samurai chaos, honestly kind of genius in a way only someone from Su’s background could pull off. He’s always had a knack for flipping genres on their head, making stuff look way cooler than it has any right to be. Before that, he shot “Bloodthirst” (2023), which is just dripping with that gritty, moody vibe—think underground vampire flicks that don’t take themselves too seriously, but still somehow get under your skin. The guy knows how to light a scene so it feels both dangerous and weirdly beautiful at the same time. And let’s not skip “Death Count” (2022). That one’s a straight-up horror-thriller, super tense, with Su’s camera always just a little too close for comfort. Seriously, he loves making you squirm in your seat. He’s not just a cinematographer though—he’s stepped into the director’s chair more than a few times, which makes sense, because he’s got that eye for storytelling that goes past just what’s in the frame. Michael Su’s work isn’t afraid to get a little messy, a little risky, and honestly, that’s what keeps people watching. Whether he’s behind the scenes or calling the shots, you can always tell when it’s his touch.