Andrew Jones (filmmaker)

Andrew Jones
Born(1983-10-06)6 October 1983
Swansea, Wales
Died15 January 2023(2023-01-15) (aged 39)
OccupationsFilm director, screenwriter
Years active2005–2021

Andrew Jones (6 October 1983 – 15 January 2023) was a Welsh screenwriter, producer and director of low-budget independent feature films, mainly in the horror genre.[1][2][3] His most notable and successful releases included the Robert the Doll film series, which found remarkable market share in Germany.[4][5]

Across his career, Andrew directed or produced more than 30 films via his production company, North Bank Entertainment, which he founded in 2011.[5] In early 2019, Jones estimated that he produced between 4 and 7 films a year.[6] His films were distributed by supermarkets at price points of less than ten pounds, and frequently rebranded - for example, The Midnight Horror Show became Theatre of Fear and Valley of the Witch became Conjuring the Dead.[5] As a director and producer, Jones favoured character-led films, to limit his production's budget and shooting schedule.[6]

Throughout the late 2010s, Jones' films gravitated towards horror films based on true crime stories.[5]

Jones never obtained any formal filmmaking or film production training. He spent the majority of his life with in his hometown of Swansea,[6] alongside his wife, Sharon, who assisted him as a costume designer.[7]

Andrew's work abruptly ceased due to illness in 2019, and he was eventually diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome in 2022. After deteriorating, and a lengthy public appeal to fund appropriate, disability-friendly housing,[8] Jones died on 15 January 2023, at the age of 39.[9][10][11][12]

Filmography

Year Title Director Writer Producer Ref.
2006 Teenage Wasteland Yes Yes No [13][14][15]
2008 The Feral Generation Yes Yes No [16][15]
2012 One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das No No Yes [17]
2013 The Night of the Living Dead: Resurrection No Yes Yes [17]
The Amityville Asylum Yes Yes Yes [17]
2014 The Midnight Horror Show Yes Yes No [17]
Silent Night, Bloody Night: The Homecoming No Yes Yes [17]
Valley of the Witch Yes Yes Yes [17]
2015 The Last House on Cemetery Lane Yes Yes Yes [17]
Poltergeist Activity Yes Yes Yes [17]
A Haunting at the Rectory Yes Yes Yes [17]
Robert Yes Yes Yes [17]
2016 The Curse of Robert the Doll Yes Yes Yes [17]
The Exorcism of Anna Ecklund Yes Yes No [17]
Kill Kane No Yes Yes [17]
2017 Cabin 28 Yes No Yes [18]
Robert and the Toymaker Yes Yes Yes [19]
Werewolves of the Third Reich Yes Yes Yes [20][21]
2018 Jurassic Predator Yes Yes No [22]
The Legend of Robert the Doll Yes Yes Yes [23]
The Legend of Halloween Jack Yes Yes Yes [24]
Alcatraz Yes Yes Yes [25]
2019 The Curse of Halloween Jack Yes Yes No [26]
Bundy and the Green River Killer Yes Yes Yes [27]
The Filthy Thirteen Yes Yes Yes [28]
Robert Reborn Yes Yes No [17]
The Manson Family Massacre Yes Yes Yes [29]
The Utah Cabin Murders Yes Yes Yes [30]
2020 The Jonestown Haunting Yes Yes No [31]
A Killer Next Door Yes Yes Yes [32]
The Haunting of Margam Castle Yes Yes No [33]
2021 Alien: Battlefield Earth Yes Yes Yes [34]

References

  1. ^ Dodwell, Fiona (11 June 2019). "Interview with Independent Film Director Andrew Jones". Made in Shoreditch.
  2. ^ Gelmini, David (28 November 2017). "Werewolves of the Third Reich Invading Next Month". Dread Central.
  3. ^ Barton, Steve (26 January 2013). "Exclusive First Look at The Amityville Asylum". Dread Central.
  4. ^ Wain, David (10 January 2020). "Puppet on a Shoestring: Andrew Jones talks Robert the Doll". The Schlock Pit.
  5. ^ a b c d "Director/Producer Andrew Jones Passes At Age 39 | The Red Pill Revolution". Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  6. ^ a b c Dodwell, Fiona (11 June 2019). "Interview with Independent Film Director, Andrew Jones - MiS Magazine | Daily exploration of Creativity & Innovation". MiS Magazine | Daily exploration of Creativity & Innovation. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  7. ^ Stokes, Brian (27 March 2018). "What does a Welsh Horror Film Director look like?". Welsh Business News. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  8. ^ "Mystery Illness Leaves Horror Film Director Bedbound and Facing Eviction from Swansea Home". News From Wales. 2 March 2022.
  9. ^ "In very sad, sad news. Andrew Jones, British Horror Filmmaker, & director of Robert (and, the Charles Band of British Horror) passed away, after suffering the effects of a long-term illness". Lawrie Webster on Twitter. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  10. ^ "Very sad news. Andrew Jones was a warm and passionate filmmaker and the creative force behind countless made-in-Wales horror movies. RIP Andrew". Mark Rees on Twitter. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  11. ^ Burnham, Christine (16 January 2023). "R.I.P. Horror Director Andrew Jones (1983–2023)". Pop Horror. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  12. ^ Wales, Lisa Baker, Editor, Welsh Business News & News from (3 March 2022). "Actors and fans send their support and get well messages to Swansea Film Director Andrew Jones". News from Wales. Retrieved 3 July 2025. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ "Teenage Wasteland". Letterboxd. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  14. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20070302173416/http://www.teenagewasteland.co.uk/
  15. ^ a b reprobatepress (17 January 2023). "Andrew Jones And The Little Indie Film Factory That Could". Desperate Living. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  16. ^ "The Feral Generation". British Council UK Films Database. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  17. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Andrew Jones". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  18. ^ "Cabin 28: Full Cast & Crew". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  19. ^ "Robert and the Toymaker: Full Cast & Crew". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  20. ^ "Werewolves of the Third Reich: Full Cast & Crew". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  21. ^ "Film Review: Werewolves of the Third Reich (2017) | HNN". horrornews.net. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  22. ^ "Jurassic Predator: Full Cast & Crew". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  23. ^ "The Legend of Robert the Doll: Full Cast & Crew". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  24. ^ "The Legend of Halloween Jack: Full Cast & Crew". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  25. ^ "Alcatraz: Full Cast & Crew". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  26. ^ "The Curse of Halloween Jack: Full Cast & Crew". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  27. ^ "Bundy and the Green River Killer: Full Cast & Crew". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  28. ^ "The Filthy Thirteen: Full Cast & Crew". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  29. ^ "The Manson Family Massacre: Full Cast & Crew". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  30. ^ "The Utah Cabin Murders: Full Cast & Crew". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  31. ^ "The Jonestown Haunting: Full Cast & Crew". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  32. ^ "A Killer Next Door: Full Cast & Crew". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  33. ^ "The Haunting of Margam Castle | Cast and Crew | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  34. ^ "Alien: Battlefield Earth | Cast and Crew | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
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