★ HOW OLD IS ANDRÉ ØVREDAL?
André Øvredal is 53 years old, born May 6, 1973 in NO · Taurus.
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About
André Øvredal directed creature-feature hits that made him one of modern horror's most reliable names. Born in Norway in 1973, he helmed Trollhunter, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and The Last Voyage of the Demeter—films that balanced visceral scares with craft. A Taurus filmmaker, he's set to direct the Bendy and the Ink Machine adaptation.
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Biography
André Øvredal emerged as a horror filmmaker with an eye for creature design and atmospheric dread. He directed Trollhunter in 2010, a found-footage Norwegian monster film that established his signature blend of folklore and visceral spectacle. The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) followed, a claustrophobic single-location thriller that proved he could generate tension from minimal setup. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) expanded his scope to studio-backed horror, adapting Alvin Schwartz's children's anthology into a creature-heavy supernatural thriller. The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) brought that creature-focused approach to period maritime horror. Born 6 May 1973 in Norway, Øvredal works as a filmmaker and screenwriter. As a Taurus, his creative tenacity aligns with the sign's reputation for sustained craft [F1, enrichments.zodiacWestern]. In 2024, he announced he would direct the film adaptation of Bendy and the Ink Machine, expanding his reach into video-game IP.
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Trivia
- Trollhunter was a Norwegian-language found-footage film that became an international cult hit, establishing Øvredal's genre credibility before his English-language breakthrough.
- The Autopsy of Jane Doe was filmed in real time across a single night, a constraint that intensified its claustrophobic horror atmosphere.
- Øvredal is set to direct Bendy and the Ink Machine, marking his entry into video-game adaptations announced in 2024.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. André Øvredal succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is André Øvredal?
- André Øvredal is 53 years old (born May 6, 1973).
- When is André Øvredal's birthday?
- André Øvredal was born on May 6, 1973.
- What is André Øvredal's zodiac sign?
- André Øvredal is a Taurus, born May 6, 1973.
- What is André Øvredal's Chinese zodiac sign?
- André Øvredal was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is André Øvredal from?
- André Øvredal is from NO.
- What does André Øvredal do?
- André Øvredal is a writer.
- Is André Øvredal still alive?
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