Jaume Balagueró is a Spanish film director and screenwriter celebrated as a defining voice in modern horror cinema. He co-created the groundbreaking horror series [REC] with Paco Plaza, co-directing the original and its immediate sequel and helping establish one of the genre’s most influential found-footage franchises. Balagueró’s creative influence extends throughout the [REC] saga: he co-wrote the screenplay for [REC] 4: Apocalypse with Manu Díez and directed the film, delivering the franchise’s climactic chapter of viral terror and survival. Outside the [REC] universe, Balagueró’s diverse filmography includes The Nameless, Darkness, Sleep Tight, and Muse, showcasing his command of atmospheric tension and psychological dread. Known for blending visceral horror with narrative depth, he remains a seminal figure in Spanish genre filmmaking and a cornerstone of the international horror community.

Personal Details

• Born: 1968-11-02 in Lleida, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain
• Known For: Directing

Jaume Balagueró Movies List

Looking for Jaume Balagueró movies? Here are some of their most popular films and where they rank in their career:

• [REC]² (2009)
• Spanish Movie (2009)
• [REC]: Horror Without Pause (2022)
• Heirs of the Beast (2016)
• 24 cines por segundo (2013)
• Cinémas d'Horreur - Apocalypse, Virus, Zombies (2010)

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