Ethan Duffy

Ethan Duffy’s name keeps popping up if you’re even half-tuned into the world of modern superhero flicks, especially the more offbeat corners of the Marvel universe. Venom: The Last Dance (2024) is one of those films that makes you question what the heck symbiotes are doing on Earth in the first place. Eddie Brock’s whole vibe is chaos, and Duffy’s work gives this movie that edge—think gooey aliens, weird romance, a bunch of gnarly fight scenes, and a sense of humor that’s just a little too dark for a PG-13 rating, which is honestly refreshing. The plot doesn’t just rehash old ground; it actually pushes the symbiote lore forward, making you care (maybe against your will) about creatures that look like overcaffeinated tar pits with teeth. Then you’ve got Kraven: The Hunter (2024). Now, Kraven’s not your typical villain—he’s got this weird, almost poetic obsession with the idea of the ultimate hunt, and the movie leans hard into that primal, almost animalistic energy. Duffy’s influence is all over the pacing and mood—intense, sweaty-palmed action, some surprisingly raw emotional moments, and a soundtrack that actually slaps. It’s violent, sure, but not in that mindless, CGI-smash way. Stuff matters here. And let’s not forget Morbius (2022). Yeah, the memes were brutal, but the movie itself? It’s got this gothic, almost tragic undertone, with Duffy bringing a little more grit to the whole “living vampire” thing. There’s a sense of desperation, a weird longing, and honestly, the whole vibe is more unsettling than you’d expect from a superhero movie.