Paco Cabezas

Paco Cabezas (born January 11, 1978 in Seville, Spain) is a versatile Spanish filmmaker whose career spans over two decades, encompassing directing, screenwriting, and television work. He emerged onto the Spanish horror scene with The Appeared (2007), a chilling film he both wrote and directed, showcasing his talent for atmospheric tension and visual storytelling. Following this debut, Cabezas demonstrated his genre‑bending abilities with the horror‑comedy Sexykiller (2008) and contributed to the parody slate Spanish Movie (2009), reflecting his willingness to experiment with tone and satire. In 2010 he tackled romantic drama in Bon Appétit while simultaneously delivering the action‑comedy Neon Flesh, further cementing his reputation for blending disparate genres with confidence. In 2014 he stepped onto the international stage by directing the first ceremony of the prestigious Feroz Awards, and later that year made his American debut with the gritty crime thriller Rage, starring Nicolas Cage, Rachel Nichols, Peter Stormare, and Danny Glover. The film, scripted by Jim Agnew and Sean Keller, was released on May 9, 2014 and marked a significant milestone in his trans‑atlantic career. The following year Cabezas directed Mr. Right (2015), an action‑comedy romance based on Max Landis’s script, featuring an ensemble cast that included Sam Rockwell, Anna Kendrick, Tim Roth, James Ransone, Anson Mount, Michael Eklund, and RZA; the film premiered on the closing night of the Toronto International Film Festival, highlighting his growing influence in North‑American cinema. Throughout his body of work, Cabezas has consistently demonstrated a keen eye for character‑driven narratives, a flair for blending humor with suspense, and an ability to navigate both Spanish and English‑language markets, making him one of the most dynamic directors of his generation. In addition to his film work, Cabezas has directed several episodes of renowned Spanish television series, further expanding his storytelling repertoire and demonstrating his adaptability to serialized formats. Critics often praise his ability to balance commercial appeal with auteur sensibilities, noting that his films retain a distinct visual signature while remaining accessible to broad audiences.