Mike P. Nelson

Directing·December 18, 1982 — 43 years old·Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Michael Paul Nelson (born December 18, 1982) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing the horror films The Domestics (2018), Wrong Turn (2021) and Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025).

Known For

Wrong Turn

2021·5.9

The Domestics

2018·6.1

V/H/S/85

2023·5.7

Silent Night, Deadly Night

Sweet Revenge

Summer School

Ahockalypse

Filmography · 15

2026Beware BoiúnaDirector · Writer 2025Silent Night, Deadly NightDirector · Writer 2025Sweet RevengeDirector · Writer 2023V/H/S/85Director · Screenplay 2023Edge of InsanityCustomer (uncredited)2021Wrong TurnTitle Designer · Director 2020One Minnesota 2018AhockalypseExecutive Producer 2018The DomesticsHorned Gambler (uncredited) · Director · Writer 2016The GoodbyeDirector · Editor 2012The Retirement of Joe CorduroyDirector · Writer · Editor 2008An American ClassicDirector · Screenplay · Editor 2006Summer SchoolThe Monsters · Director · Writer 2005The 26thDirector · Writer · Producer · Editor · Cinematography · Production Design 2004The G.I.Director · Writer · Special Effects Makeup Artist