Fede Álvarez

Fede Álvarez

1978-02-09 Montevideo, Uruguay 19 Credits

Biography

Federico "Fede" Álvarez (born February 9, 1978) is a Uruguayan director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing "Evil Dead" (2013), "Don't Breathe" (2016), "The Girl in the Spider's Web" (2018) and "Alien: Romulus" (2024). He is the co-founder of film and television production company Bad Hombre.

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Alien, Terror in Space

Alien, Terror in Space

2025

as Self (archive footage)

7.0
Acting

In space, no one can hear you scream! the catchy slogan that accompanies Alien sums up the unprecedented stakes of this film that will mark the histor...

Alien: Romulus

Alien: Romulus

2024

Director, Writer, Executive Producer

7.2
Directing Writing Producing

While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in ...

The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

The Legacy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

2022

as Self

6.0
Acting

Philipp Escott returns to the roots of THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE, accompanied by familiar filmmakers and critics, delving into the reasons behind t...

Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Texas Chainsaw Massacre

2022

Story, Producer

5.2
Writing Producing

After nearly 50 years of hiding, Leatherface returns to terrorize a group of idealistic influencers who accidentally disrupt his carefully shielded wo...

Don't Breathe 2

Don't Breathe 2

2021

Writer, Characters, Producer

7.0
Writing Producing

The Blind Man has been hiding out for several years in an isolated cabin and has taken in and raised a young girl orphaned from a devastating house fi...

Chaos Walking

Chaos Walking

2021

Second Unit Director

6.6
Directing

Two unlikely companions embark on a perilous adventure through the badlands of an unexplored planet as they try to escape a dangerous and disorienting...

My Heart Goes Boom!

My Heart Goes Boom!

2020

Thanks

6.2

Spain, 1970s. While a cruel dictatorship rules an eternally grey country through fear, violence, repression and censorship, María, a young dancer, dre...

The Girl in the Spider's Web

The Girl in the Spider's Web

2018

Screenplay, Director

6.1
Writing Directing

After being enlisted to recover a dangerous computer program, hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web ...

The Plague

The Plague

2017

Original Music Composer

6.2

Rosa's father escapes from a nursing home and comes back to his former house. He hides a secret, and he's not coming alone.

Don't Breathe

Don't Breathe

2016

Director, Writer, Producer

7.0
Directing Writing Producing

A group of teens break into a blind man's home thinking they'll get away with the perfect crime. They're wrong.

Evil Dead

Evil Dead

2013

Director, Screenplay

6.6
Directing Writing

Mia, a drug addict, is determined to kick the habit. To that end, she asks her brother, David, his girlfriend, Natalie and their friends Olivia and Er...

Panic Attack!

Panic Attack!

2009

Director, Animation, Editor

6.2
Directing Producing Writing

Giant robots appear out of the mist and attack the city of Montevideo, Uruguay.

Mr. Balls

Mr. Balls

2005

Editor, Writer, Producer

4.8
Writing Producing Directing

A young city couple find themselves stuck at a rural gas station after their car breaks down. An old man, disturbed by their disrespectful behavior, s...

El Último Alevare

El Último Alevare

2003

Director, Writer, Editor

Directing Writing

Two musicians share a passion for tango. After a tragedy, the young man is never the same again.

Los Pocillos

2001

Editor, Director

Directing

Untitled Jason Eisener Techno-Thriller Project

N/A

Producer

Producing

Untitled Fede Alvarez White House Project

N/A

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

Described as “The Shining” set in the White House. Plot TBA.

16 States

N/A

Director, Producer

Directing Producing

A pandemic, this time with zombies, with a story of a mother trying to reach her family at the center of it. The project has been described as having ...

Untitled Alien: Romulus Sequel

N/A

Director

Directing

In a dangerous post-apocalyptic world, Rain and her android companion Andy venture into unknown regions while facing deadly threats and uncovering sin...