Brian Patrick O'Toole

American writer/producer Brian Patrick O'Toole has had an impressive and varied career in the entertainment industry. In addition to producing many feature films; he has worked as a video game designer, a literary agent, and currently [in 2008] writes for Fangoria magazine.

He made his first foray into film under the wing of prolific schlockmeister Fred Olen Ray (Phantom Empire/Cyclone/Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers) - serving as assistant producer on 1994's "Mind Twister". This Richard Roundtree (Shaft) and Telly Savalas (Kojak) vehicle may not have set the world alight, but it did put Brian on track for a very successful career as a producer. His first feature came in the shape of supernatural slasher "Sleepstalker" - a film that gave him the distinction of being one of the earliest filmmakers to use computer generated characters.

Brian's first taste of major success came when he joined with David E. Allen at Kismet Entertainment to co-produce the cult classic "Dog Soldiers". Following the film's critical and commercial success, he stayed with the company to co-produce a string of other films; including action thriller "Death Valley" (AKA "Mojave"), controversial drama "Neo Ned" and ghost story "Boo". Before his departure from Kismet, he had the opportunity to make his screen-writing debut with the gory creature feature "Cemetery Gates".

Brian soon teamed with actor/producer Eric Peter-Kaiser in Black Gate Entertainment where he wrote and produced the 'old-school' horror trilogy of "Evilution", "Basement Jack" and "The Necropolitan".

Though not yet a household name, Brian Patrick O'Toole has shown himself to be a passionate, talented and hardworking filmmaker. With an impressive track-record, a wealth of gruesome ideas, and a real connection with horror fans - he may prove himself to be one of the most creative and ambitious workers in independent horror today.