With James Gunn having just stunned the world by going from pitch-black indie comedies to box office blockbusters, it’s time to consider other extraordinary cases of filmmakers going down a road few could have predicted.
From romantic-comedies made by horror icons to action schlock from arthouse heroes, Mark Butler highlights eight well-known movies directed by the last person you’d expect.
Dark Matter Review: Although some of its runtime might be quite dense, there are moments in this sci-fi series that leaves you at the edge of your seat.
Down The Rabbit Hole Review: The movie has few, if any, moments that make you laugh, and it feels like it was rushing to its conclusion.
Beautiful Rebel Review: Biography on Gianna Nannini's life is a hit and a miss.
What about The Avengers? It was directed by the man who created Firefly and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Totally didn't expect the Cloverfield guy to turn Apes into the epic that it was.