Daniel J. Phillips

Daniel J. Phillips is an Australian filmmaker known for blending psychological intensity with atmospheric genre storytelling. His work often explores themes of faith, repression, identity, and moral consequence through a distinctly cinematic lens. His feature film "Diabolic" (2026) established him as a bold voice in contemporary horror, combining religious mysticism with grounded emotional realism. Drawing on character-driven narratives and striking visual compositions, Phillips crafts stories that examine the human cost of belief and the darkness that can exist beneath it. His films, which have an uncompromising tone and thematic depth, have screened internationally at festivals and received critical attention for their compelling tension.