C. Robert Cargill, 1975
Writers · September 8, 1975
C. Robert Cargill
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C. Robert Cargill is 50 years old, born September 8, 1975 in United States · Virgo.
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About
C. Robert Cargill wrote Sinister, Doctor Strange, and The Black Phone—horror and supernatural thrillers that anchored his screenwriting career. Born in the US in 1975, Cargill worked as a film critic under the pseudonym Massawyrm before pivoting to screenwriting, often collaborating with director Scott Derrickson. A Virgo born in September, he splits his creative energy between scripts and novels.
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Biography
C. Robert Cargill is an American screenwriter and novelist born September 8, 1975. He built his early reputation as a film critic writing under the pseudonyms Massawyrm on Ain't It Cool News and Carlyle on Spill.com before transitioning to screenwriting. His major film credits include Sinister (2012), Sinister 2 (2015), Doctor Strange (2016), and The Black Phone (2021)—a portfolio spanning horror, supernatural, and superhero genres. Cargill is a frequent writing collaborator of director Scott Derrickson, a partnership that produced several of his best-known works. Beyond screenwriting, he is a podcast host and novelist. As a screenwriter and actor, Cargill works across multiple formats—scripts, long-form prose, and audio commentary. He resides in Austin, Texas. Born under Virgo, Cargill's life-path number is 3, suggesting a creative, communicative trajectory aligned with his hybrid identity as critic-turned-writer across media [F1, enrichments].
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Trivia
- Cargill wrote his first screenwriting credit, Sinister, in 2012—his transition from full-time film criticism.
- He adopted the pseudonym Massawyrm while reviewing films on Ain't It Cool News.
- Doctor Strange (2016) marked his entry into big-budget superhero writing, co-written during his continued partnership with Scott Derrickson.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. C. Robert Cargill gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
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Frequently asked
- How old is C. Robert Cargill?
- C. Robert Cargill is 50 years old (born September 8, 1975).
- When is C. Robert Cargill's birthday?
- C. Robert Cargill was born on September 8, 1975.
- What is C. Robert Cargill's zodiac sign?
- C. Robert Cargill is a Virgo, born September 8, 1975.
- What is C. Robert Cargill's Chinese zodiac sign?
- C. Robert Cargill was born in 1975, the year of the Wood Rabbit.
- Where is C. Robert Cargill from?
- C. Robert Cargill is from United States.
- What does C. Robert Cargill do?
- C. Robert Cargill is a writer.
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