
Simon Barrett
Writing
Biography
Simon Barrett (born 1978) is an American filmmaker and actor. He frequently collaborates with director Adam Wingard. He is best known for writing the films You're Next (2011), The Guest (2014), Blair Witch (2016), Azrael (2024) and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024). He made his feature directorial debut with the film Seance (2021).
Filmography
19 credits
Always Shine
Movie • 2016
Producer #2 (uncredited)

Neverending Night: The Making of Blair Witch
Movie • 2017
Self

You're Next
Movie • 2013
Tiger Mask

All the Light in the Sky
Movie • 2013

Contracted
Movie • 2013
BJ

24 Exposures
Movie • 2013
Michael Bamfeaux

Generation Terror
Movie • 2024
Self

V/H/S
Movie • 2012
Steve (segment "Tape 56")

The ABCs of Death
Movie • 2013
Simon (segment "Q is for Quack)

A Horrible Way to Die
Movie • 2010
Olsen

Red Sands
Movie • 2009
Matt Carson

The Last Survivors
Movie • 2014
Compound Soldier

ABCs of Death 2
Movie • 2014
Assassin's Employer (segment "A")

The Day That Broke
Movie • 2017
Supporting Artist

Why Horror?
Movie • 2014
Self

V/H/S/2
Movie • 2013
Steve (segment "Tape 49")

Tales of the Uncanny
Movie • 2020
Self

Outside the Law: The Scanner Cop Revolution
Movie • 2021
Self

Best of the Worst
TV • 2013
Self