Known for

Directing

Born

Feb 16, 1935

Died

Jan 8, 2011 (aged 75)

Place of birth

Valencia, Spain

Juan Piquer Simón

Juan Piquer Simón (February 16, 1935 – January 8, 2011) was a Spanish director, producer and screenwriter. After studying Fine Arts and Decoration, he enrolled at the Madrid Film Research Institute, after which he devoted himself to advertising. Among his major works are The Verne Trilogy, Pieces, and Slugs. His works are internationally admired by prestigious horror directors such as Eli Roth and Edgar Wright.

Titles

Satan's Blood

Movie • 1978

Pieces

Movie • 1982

The Rift

Movie • 1990

Journey to the Centre of the Earth

Movie • 1977

Slugs

Movie • 1988

Mystery on Monster Island

Movie • 1981

Supersonic Man

Movie • 1979

Cthulhu Mansion

Movie • 1992

Beyond Terror

Movie • 1980

Extraterrestrial Visitors

Movie • 1983