Simon Barrett
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The name here belongs off camera: Simon Barrett is an American screenwriter known, when known at all, from the credit block. 'You're Next' is the other project most often mentioned. The industry looked different when this career started. 23 entries make up the record, most of them known only to people who read credits. The record opens, for most readers, with 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'.
Simon Barrett
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The name here belongs off camera: Simon Barrett is an American screenwriter known, when known at all, from the credit block. 'You're Next' is the other project most often mentioned. The industry looked different when this career started. 23 entries make up the record, most of them known only to people who read credits. The record opens, for most readers, with 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'.
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How old is Simon Barrett and where are they from?
Simon Barrett is 48 years old, born on July 29, 1978 in Columbia, Missouri, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Simon Barrett?
Simon Barrett is best known for directing Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, You're Next, The Guest.
How many movies has Simon Barrett directed?
Over a 26-year career (since 2000), Simon Barrett has directed or written 17 films and worked on 0 TV shows.
What was Simon Barrett's first movie?
The career of Simon Barrett began with Face/Off 2 ().
What is Simon Barrett's most recent movie or series?
Simon Barrett's most recent release is Onslaught, which premiered on September 2, 2026.
Simon Barrett
1978-07-29 · Columbia, Missouri, USA
Simon Barrett (born 1978) is an American filmmaker and actor. He frequently collaborates with director Adam Wingard. He is best known for writing the films You're Next (2011), The Guest (2014), Blair Witch (2016), Azrael (2024) and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024). He made his feature directorial debut with the film Seance (2021).