Ronny Yu

**Ronny Yu Yan-Tai** is a distinguished _Hong Kong film director_, _producer_, _and movie writer_. He has earned his fame for working on both Hong Kong and American films, most notably for his significant contributions to the American horror genre, including recognized movies such as *Bride of Chucky (1998)* and *Freddy vs. Jason (2003)*. Yu, born in Hong Kong, acquired his education from Ohio University. He kicked off his career with films like *The Servant (1979)*, *The Saviour (1980)*, *The Occupant (1984)* and gradually made his way to the tops of both Hong Kong and American cinema. His 1994 classics, *The Bride with White Hair* and its sequel established him further in the industry, as he poured his creative genius in directing and producing. His later releases in the USA, *Bride of Chucky (1998)*, *The 51st State (2002)* and *Freddy vs. Jason (2003)* earned commercial success and critical acclaim, with *Bride of Chucky* becoming the highest-grossing film of the Chucky franchise.While the conception of the movie *Freddy vs. Jason* dates back to 1987, it began production in the late '90s and, with a budget of $30,000,000, grossed $116,632,628 worldwide. In 2006, Yu's film *Fearless*, starring Jet Li, became the highest-grossing domestic film of 2006 in Hong Kong. He continued his journey with various other influential films, ranging from directing episodes for *Fear Itself (2009)* to writing and producing *Blood: The Last Vampire (2009)*. As a critic, one can observe Yu's magnificent influence and legacy in cinema which has been well recognized and appreciated by film enthusiasts worldwide.