20 Actors who later turned into film directors

Modified Dec 28, 2024 11:14 ET

19) Eli Roth

Eli Roth | Image Via: Universal Pictures

Eli Roth made a name for himself in horror with Cabin Fever in 2002, a gory tale about a flesh-eating virus terrorizing a group of friends. In 2005, he upped the shock factor with Hostel, a gruesome thriller that became a cult hit and solidified his reputation. He followed it with Hostel: Part II in 2007, delivering more unsettling twists. Roth later explored cannibal horror with The Green Inferno in 2013 and remade a revenge classic with Death Wish in 2018. His films are bold, graphic, and unforgettable.