David F. Sandberg

David F. Sandberg

  • Born: 1981-1-21
  • Birthplace: Jönköping, Sweden
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  • Profession: Director, screenwriter, producer, photographer, actor
  • Nationality: Sweden
  • Representative Works: Lights Out, Annabelle: Creation, Shazam!, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Sri Lanka has gone
  • David F. Sandberg (David F. Sandberg), born on January 21, 1981 in Jönköpings , Sweden, is a Swedish director, screenwriter, producer, photographer and actor.
    In 2011, directed his first short film "All Quiet Now...". In 2013, he served as the director of the horror short film " Lights Out ". In 2015, directed the short drama "Attic Fright". In 2016, he directed the thriller film " Lights Out " [3]  , which won the 3rd iHorror Award for Most Popular Horror Film [9]  , with which he won the 28th Palm Springs International Film Festival worthy of attention director [10]  . In 2017, the horror film " Annabelle: Creation " directed by him was released [2]  , which won the 4th iHorror Award for Best Horror Sequel/Remake [8]  . In 2019, the sci-fi action movie " Shazam! " directed by him was released [1]  , which won the 45th American Film and Television Saturn Awards for Best Comic Film [11]  . In 2020, directed the horror short film "Not Alone Here". In 2021, directed the movie " Shazam! Fury of the Gods " [4]  .

    Performing Experience

    In 2011, directed his first short film "All Quiet Now...". In 2013, directed the horror short film " Lights Out " starring Lotta Losten . In 2014, he directed the short drama "The Fright of Ancient Paintings"; in the same year, he served as the director of the short drama "The Man Has Gone".
    In 2015, directed the short drama "Attic Fright". In 2016, directed the short feature film "The Closet"; in the same year, directed the thriller film " Lights Out " co-starring Tez , Gabriel Bateman and Alexander DiPersia , which is based on the 2013 short film of the same name, which tells a family in darkness and shadow The story of the devastating force of horror , won the 3rd iHorror Award for the most popular horror film . With this film, he won the 28th Palm Springs International Film Festival worthy of attention as a director .   
    In 2017, the horror film " Annabelle: Creation " directed   by him was released , which won the 4th iHorror Award for Best Horror Sequel/Remake   .
    In 2019, the sci-fi action movie " Shazam! " directed by him was released. The film tells the story of the 13-year-old boy Billy every time he shouts Shazam ’s name, he is instantly struck by a magical lightning, and is given six positions. The power of the gods, transformed into a story about the adult superhero Shazam   , was shortlisted for the most popular science fiction/fantasy film at the 21st Youth Choice Awards   , and won the best comic film at the 45th American Film and Television Saturn Awards   .
    In 2020, he co-directed the short drama "Shadow" with Lotta Losten   ; in the same year, directed the horror short film "Not Alone" starring Lotta Losten   . In 2021, directed the movie " Shazam! Fury of the Gods "   .

    Personal Life

    In 2013, he married actor Lotta Losten  .

    Character Evaluation

    Director David F. Sandberg’s horror film skills are fully utilized in the storyline of the villain in the movie "Shazam!" The film opens with the story of Dr. Shivana. The first 10 minutes set the tone for the horror part of the movie, pushing the horror boundary of children-friendly movies to the limit, and making the relaxed tone of the film more layered. He accurately grasps the funny or scary time points of the shot, and the pace of the film is just right, giving enough time to lay out and develop important characters, but not excessively lengthy to affect the progress of the story. The script of "Shazam!" even the supporting roles is very styled, and Sandberg is also very efficient in bringing the personal characteristics created by the screenwriter to the screen . 
    Extended Reading
    • Keanu 2021-10-20 19:02:37

      Humor is not equal to sand sculptures, and 2b is not equal to funny. Have you ever seen a Power Rangers before? It's the feeling of a group of children playing house, but it is not as pure as "The Clown". If you can't be funny and serious, you can't be amused from the heart like a silver guard, and you can't completely put everything aside like Deadpool, Shazam is really a little inferior.

    Shazam! quotes

    • Billy Batson: Well, you wanted me to be a hero.

      Freddy Freeman: Are you kidding? Okay, no. Old guy's up there harboring multiple spiritual entities. Plus, he has the same powers as you. Plus, I mean, he knows what he's doing. Plus, I mean, you're my best friend. I don't want you to die. All right?

      Billy Batson: If a superhero can't save his family, he's not much of a hero.

      [Billy walks towards Sivana]

      Freddy Freeman: That was a decent catchphrase.

    • [Sivana chases Shazam in the air, then they see each other a mile away]

      Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: Enough games, boy. You think a pack of children can...

      [Shazam cannot hear Sivana]

      Shazam: Wait, what?

      Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: You will beg for mercy as I feast on your heart... slow.

      Shazam: Are you making some big evil guy speech right now or something? You're like, a mile away from me right now. There's cars and trucks.

      Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: I will have the world eating out of the palm of my hand...

      Shazam: All I see is mouth moving. I don't hear any...

      Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: Only I have the power to unleash...

      Shazam: Ah, whatever. Screw it.

      [Shazam and Sivana charge towards each other]