Matthew Winstead

Matthew Winstead

36 (1988-11-23)
Easton, Maryland, USA

Matthew Winstead (born November 23, 1988) is an American filmmaker, actor, public speaker, writer, author, and podcaster. From a young age, he crafted home movies and amateur films with friends and family. In 2020, he founded Studio 29 Films, his own production company. Winstead debuted with GRANDAD, a heartfelt documentary about his grandfather, before turning to his passion for horror with his first feature film, HYDE.

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Grandad 2023 (8)

Follow the tender and fascinating life of Mallory B. Winstead, the fearless and visionary army veteran and family man.
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Hyde 2025

Based on the classic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson, "Hyde" tells the story of successful defense attorney Edward Hyde, who has the perfect family to go along with his perfect job...even though he finds himself struggling to balance the two at times. Once a horrible tragedy strikes, Edward begins to go down a dark path that leads him to spiral out of control...transforming into something else entirely.
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Sins of the Father 2009

15 year old Kurt Michaels has been returned to the adoption agency six times. Just when it looks as if all hope is lost, Kurt meets Dave Spencer Dave takes Kurt in and appears to be the perfect father: cool, charming and deadly! Once in a rage, Dave begins to both physically and mentally abuse Kurt. Torture and pain are all a part of Dave's mind games. Now, Kurt must fight back just to stay alive. But just how far will he have to go to escape his living hell?