David F. Sandberg
Also Known As: Дэвид Ф. Сандберг, David Fredrik Sandberg, David Sandberg
Biography: David Fredrik Sandberg (born 21 January 1981) is a Swedish filmmaker. He is best known for his homemade short horror films (released under the online pseudonym "ponysmasher") and for his feature directorial debut Lights Out (2016), based on his acclaimed 2013 horror short of the same name. He has gone on to direct major studio franchise films such as Annabelle: Creation (2017), Shazam! (2019) and Until Dawn (2025). He is married to actress and producer Lotta Losten, who has starred in many of his short films. He co-founded the production company Mångata.
Department: Directing
Place of Birth: Jönköping, Sweden
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Overview: Billy Batson and his foster siblings, who transform into superheroes by saying "Shazam!", are forced to get back into action and fight the Daughters of Atlas, who they must stop from using a weapon that could destroy the world.
Genres: Comedy Action Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-03-15
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Making Cam Closer II
Overview: Making Cam Closer II by David F. Sandberg.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-05-17
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All Quiet Now...
Overview: A short movie about a boy and girl's inner thoughts as they head to the same party.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: sv
Release Date: 2006-11-18
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Faith & Fear: The Conjuring Universe
Overview: Before The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It began filming, a bishop from the Order of Exorcists was called to bless the studio, cast, and crew. This is the story of The Conjuring, and how the films and their real life inspirations connect behind the scenes.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-10-23
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Attic Panic
Overview: A woman is stuck in an attic but she soon finds she is not alone.
Genres: Mystery Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-02-13
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Not So Fast
Overview: A sudden power outage traps an unsuspecting young woman within the restrained space of an empty straight corridor, where an abstract but malevolent entity is in total control. Can the powerless woman run towards the escape door?
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-07-30
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Closet Space
Overview: A couple moves into their new apartment and experiences the horrors of... their closet space.
Genres: Horror Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-02-20
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Shazam!
Overview: A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word.
Genres: Action Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-03-29
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Directing Annabelle: Creation
Overview: Director David F. Sandberg takes you through the process behind making the 2017 horror film Annabelle Creation.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-08-07
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The Truth About Test Screenings
Overview: David F. Sandberg, director of 'Shazam,' breaks down the truth about movie test screenings.
Genres: Documentary Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-10-04
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For the Children
Overview: David pitches his ideas for new children's TV shows. Unfortunately, they are not entirely politically correct.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: sv
Release Date: 2006-01-01
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Good Enough: Making Shadowed
Overview: A behind-the-scenes look from director David F. Sandberg into the making of his short film Shadowed.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-05
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Shadowed
Overview: A woman, startled by a power outage, begins to discover a strange occurrence involving shadows.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-02
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Not Alone in Here
Overview: A woman suspects she's not alone in her house.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-05-17
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The Making of Not Alone in Here
Overview: Making the no budget short Not Alone in Here with a two person crew during quarantine.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-05-19
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The Drawing Box
Overview: A man shows his twin brother drawings from his childhood drawing box. We are introduced to his old childhood friends through these drawings.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-20
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Sit Down Danny
Overview: A married man visits his mistress's apartment and finds a surprise waiting for him.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-04-20
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The Making of Closet Space
Overview: A behind-the-scenes look from director David F. Sandberg into the making of his short film Closet Space.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-02-24
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Who is Shazam?
Overview: Explore the history of Shazam!, from his comic book origins to his depictions on the big and small screens.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-08-12
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Until Dawn
Overview: One year after her sister Melanie mysteriously disappeared, Clover and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they find themselves stalked by a masked killer and horrifically murdered one by one...only to wake up and find themselves back at the beginning of the same evening.
Genres: Horror Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-04-23
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