Paul Eyres

Paul Eyres, born in Manchester back in ‘72, kinda carved out his own weird little corner in the film world. The guy’s got a resume that bounces from gritty sci-fi to intense drama, and he’s not afraid to take some chances with his projects. He produced The Machine in 2013—yeah, that stylish, bleak sci-fi flick that made everyone wonder if robots could actually out-brood humans. That movie had this cold, metallic vibe, but you could tell someone behind the scenes actually cared about the story, not just the shiny effects. But rewind to the late ‘90s, and you’ll spot his name on Convict 762 and Spoiler. Both are very much their own beasts. Convict 762? Space prison chaos, low-budget charm, and just enough wildness to keep you entertained at 2am. Spoiler was a bit more of a trip—think dystopian, a little claustrophobic, and not exactly holding your hand as it drags you through its grimy story. Eyres seems drawn to these offbeat, kind of gritty sci-fi worlds where nothing’s ever really clean or simple. He’s not some faceless exec either. There’s a sense he actually digs the stories he helps tell—like, he’s genuinely interested in pushing the envelope, even if it means getting a little weird or dark. If you’re into movies that don’t shy away from the rough edges, his stuff is worth a look. Not the most famous name in the business, but the man’s got a knack for finding the strange, thoughtful corners of genre films.