Brendan Rudnicki

Biography

Brendan Rudnicki is an American filmmaker, writer, editor, and actor known for his work in independent found footage and analog horror cinema. His films often blend cryptid mythology, paranormal horror, and immersive POV storytelling with a DIY filmmaking style rooted in VHS-era aesthetics and internet horror culture. He is known for directing projects including Shadows of Bigfoot (2024), The Last Cabin (2025), A Cold Dark Night, and The House on Haunted Grounds (2026), helping establish a growing presence within the modern found footage horror scene.