Scott Clayton

Scott Clayton’s name might not ring every bell in Hollywood yet, but the guy’s been hustling behind the scenes for a while. He’s got his fingerprints all over a handful of flicks that probably snuck onto your watchlist when you weren’t looking. First up: “Dying of the Light” from 2014. That one’s got Nicolas Cage doing his unhinged, haunted-man routine—honestly, Cage could read a grocery list and make it tense, but here he’s a CIA agent losing his grip (literally and figuratively). The movie’s moody as hell, with this whole cat-and-mouse vibe, and you never really know if you should trust what you’re seeing. Not your average spy fare. Then there’s “Latency” (2024). This one’s fresher, a techno-thriller with a psychological twist. If you love stories where reality blurs and things get trippy, it’s right up your alley. The premise? Think claustrophobic cityscapes, shadowy figures, and a main character who isn’t sure if she’s losing her mind or if someone’s messing with her head. It taps into modern anxieties—AI, surveillance, you know, the usual paranoia cocktail. And don’t forget “Paradise Z” (2020). Now, we’re talking post-apocalyptic, zombie-adjacent chaos. Two women holed up in a luxury resort, fighting off the infected and, honestly, half the time each other. It’s tense, gritty, and doesn’t bother with the sugar-coating. Clayton’s style? Not flashy, but he knows how to keep the tension simmering. Basically, if you’re into thrillers that go a little off the rails, his movies are worth a look.