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- Birthday: 1992-04-28
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カーティス・デビッド・ハーダー, カーティス・デイビット・ハーダー
Kurtis David Harder
Kurtis David Harder is a Canadian filmmaker born in Calgary, Alberta, who has become known as a fascinating and inventive voice in the horror and thriller genres. His career began around 2017 and he is active as a director, producer, and screenwriter, having also worked as a cinematographer. Harder has directed at least five feature films, including his debut Cody Fitz (2011), followed by Incontrol (2017), Spiral (2019), and the Shudder-released psychological thrillers Influencer (2022/2023) and its sequel, Influencers (2025). His work often explores psychological horror, identity, and the modern relationship with technology and online personas. As a producer, Harder's credits are also notable, including films like Still/Born (2017), What Keeps You Alive (2018), and a segment of V/H/S/94 (2021). The success of Influencer, which he co-wrote and directed, led to the sequel Influencers, which premiered at the 29th Fantasia International Film Festival and continued his exploration of social media's dark side.

