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

Driven

Driven

2001

The Legend of Hercules

The Legend of Hercules

2014

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

1988

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

2010

The Dinosaur

The Dinosaur

2021

The Breakthrough

The Breakthrough

1981

A Night to Die For

A Night to Die For

1995

Directed(41)

The Strangers: Chapter 3

2026The Strangers: Chapter 3★ 6.0

Deep Water

2026Deep Water★ 7.4

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★ 5.9

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★ 6.5

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

—Trial by Combat

Acting(18)

2026Deep WaterShip Radio Dispatcher (voice)

2021The DinosaurSelf (archive footage)

2014The Legend of HerculesOfficer Linus (uncredited)

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2013Hard Time: The Making of PrisonHimself

2012Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy KruegerSelf

2010Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street LegacySelf

2003Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'Self

2001DrivenReplacement Driver

1998Johtaja Uuno Turhapuro pisnismiesRenny Harlin

1995A Night to Die ForSelf

1991Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger StorySelf

1990Raptori Moe!

1989The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'Self

1988A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream MasterStudent (uncredited)

1986Born AmericanMan's Voice from Ship's Loudspeakers (uncredited) (voice)

1981The BreakthroughPolice officer (uncredited)

1981Kohtauspaikka 33Self (voice)

Stallone on the Edge: The Making of CliffhangerSelf