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Sean Byrne (filmmaker)

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Sean Byrne
Born
Tasmania, Australia
Occupationfilmmaker

Sean Byrne[1] is an Australian filmmaker. He is best known for directing the horror films The Loved Ones (2009),[2] The Devil's Candy (2015),[3] and Dangerous Animals (2025).[4]

For The Loved Ones, he won People's Choice Award, Midnight Madness Category, Toronto International Film Festival, and The Siren Award for Best International Feature, at the Lund International Film Festival. His 2025 feature film Dangerous Animals had its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival during the Directors' Fortnight section.[5]

Filmography

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Year Title Director Writer
2009 The Loved Ones Yes Yes
2015 The Devil's Candy Yes Yes
2025 Dangerous Animals Yes No

References

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  1. ^ "'The Devil's Candy' Review: Worth the 7-Year Wait Since 'The Loved Ones'". Collider. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  2. ^ "The Loved Ones | Film Review | Slant Magazine". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  3. ^ Bastow, Clem (13 June 2016). "The Devil's Candy review – old-fashioned thrill ride packed with heavy metal horror". The Guardian.
  4. ^ Hopewell, John (6 May 2024). "Hassie Harrison, Jai Courtney, Josh Heuston Star in 'Dangerous Animals' for 'Devil's Candy's' Sean Byrne and Mister Smith (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
  5. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (15 April 2025). "Cannes Directors' Fortnight Unveils 2025 Lineup, Including Christian Petzold's 'Miroirs No. 3,' Eva Victor's 'Sorry, Baby,' Robin Campillo's 'Enzo'". Variety. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
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