Dan Bernard

Dan Bernard’s name has been cropping up more and more, and honestly, it makes sense. The guy’s filmography is kinda wild. Mysti (2019) was this trippy little indie that people either loved or just scratched their heads at—think ethereal visuals, some oddball dialogue, and a soundtrack that sticks with you way longer than you’d expect. He’s not afraid to get weird, and that’s part of the charm. Fast-forward to Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025), and he’s playing in a totally different sandbox. This one’s got all the slasher vibes, with a dash of nostalgia for anyone who ever read R.L. Stine’s books under the covers with a flashlight. It’s glossy, it’s bloody, it’s got that high school drama amped up to eleven. Bernard brings a knack for making you care about characters even as you’re guessing which one’s next to bite it. Then there’s Chasing Shadows, and, wow, talk about a pivot—here he leans into suspense and psychological twists, keeping viewers off-balance the whole time. There’s a grittiness here, a sort of raw energy that’s different from his other stuff. It’s not just about jump scares or surface-level tension; he digs into what makes people tick, and the story sticks with you after the credits. Basically, if you’re after a director who doesn’t phone it in and actually brings some personality to the screen, Bernard’s quickly becoming that guy. It’s always a bit of a ride, and you never really know what you’re gonna get next.