Renny Harlin

Renny Harlin

Directing

Born March 15, 1959 · Riihimäki, Finland

41 films as director · Active 1980–2026

Renny Harlin (born Renny Lauri Mauritz Harjola on March 15, 1959) is a Finnish film director and producer, known for his prolific work in the action and horror genres. The peak of his success spanned…

Known for

Deep Water

Deep Water

2026

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

1988

Driven

Driven

2001

The Legend of Hercules

The Legend of Hercules

2014

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

2010

The Dinosaur

The Dinosaur

2021

Born American

Born American

1986

Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'

Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'

2003

Directed(41)

The Strangers: Chapter 3
2026The Strangers: Chapter 3★ 6.0
Deep Water
2026Deep Water★ 7.1
The Strangers
2026The Strangers★ 7.7
The Strangers: Chapter 2
2025The Strangers: Chapter 2★ 6.1
The Strangers: Chapter 1
2024The Strangers: Chapter 1★ 5.7
The Bricklayer
2023The Bricklayer★ 5.8
Refuge
2023Refuge★ 4.9
The Misfits
2021The Misfits★ 5.4
Reunion 3: Singles Cruise
2021Reunion 3: Singles Cruise★ 4.6
Bodies at Rest
2019Bodies at Rest★ 6.4
Legend of the Ancient Sword
2018Legend of the Ancient Sword★ 5.9
Skiptrace
2016Skiptrace★ 5.8
The Legend of Hercules
2014The Legend of Hercules★ 4.8
The Dyatlov Pass Incident
2013The Dyatlov Pass Incident★ 6.0
5 Days of War
20115 Days of War★ 5.7
12 Rounds
200912 Rounds★ 5.9
Cleaner
2007Cleaner★ 6.1
The Covenant
2006The Covenant★ 5.6
Exorcist: The Beginning
2004Exorcist: The Beginning★ 5.4
Mindhunters
2004Mindhunters★ 6.4
Driven
2001Driven★ 5.1
Deep Blue Sea
1999Deep Blue Sea★ 6.0
The Long Kiss Goodnight
1996The Long Kiss Goodnight★ 6.6
Cutthroat Island
1995Cutthroat Island★ 5.8
Cliffhanger
1993Cliffhanger★ 6.5
Die Hard 2
1990Die Hard 2★ 7.0
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
1990The Adventures of Ford Fairlane★ 6.1
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
1988A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master★ 5.9
Prison
1987Prison★ 5.8
Born American
1986Born American★ 4.0
1981Kohtauspaikka 33
1980Custody★ 10.0
—Inspector Palmu
—The Beast
—Black Tides
—Trial by Combat

Acting(18)

2026Deep WaterShip Radio Dispatcher (voice)
Film
2021The DinosaurSelf (archive footage)
Film
2014The Legend of HerculesOfficer Linus (uncredited)
Film
2013Hard Time: The Making of PrisonHimself
Film
2012Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy KruegerSelf
Film
2010Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street LegacySelf
Film
2003Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'Self
Film
2001DrivenReplacement Driver
Film
1998Johtaja Uuno Turhapuro pisnismiesRenny Harlin
Film
1995A Night to Die ForSelf
Film
1993Stallone on the Edge: The Making of CliffhangerSelf
Film
1991Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger StorySelf
Film
1990Raptori Moe!
Film
1989The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'Self
Film
1988A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream MasterStudent (uncredited)
Film
1986Born AmericanMan's Voice from Ship's Loudspeakers (uncredited) (voice)
Film
1981The BreakthroughPolice officer (uncredited)
Film
1981Kohtauspaikka 33Self (voice)
Film