Rodo Sayagues

Uruguayan screenwriter and producer

Writer
producer
film director
songwriter

Years active2005–presentNotable work

Evil Dead
Don't Breathe
Don't Breathe 2
Alien: Romulus

Rodo Sayagues is an Uruguayan writer, producer, film director, and songwriter. He is best known for his work as a co-writer on the Fede Álvarez-directed films Evil Dead (2013), Don't Breathe (2016), and Alien: Romulus (2024), and for directing Don't Breathe 2 (2021).

Career

After writing short films, Sayagues wrote his feature film debut, Evil Dead (2013), which serves as a remake to the 1981 film.^[1] He reteamed with Evil Dead director Fede Álvarez to write the 2016 horror film Don't Breathe.^[2]^[3] On May 3, 2016, Warner Bros. hired Sayagues and Álvarez to co-write the script for Monsterpocalypse.^[4] On October 11, 2016, Columbia Pictures acquired the rights to Incognito and hired Sayagues, Daniel Casey and Álvarez to write the screenplay.^[5] In July 2017, Sayagues and Álvarez were hired to produce an untitled techno thriller film, with Jason Eisener directing, from a script by Simon Barrett.^[6]^[7]

In November 2018, Sayagues and Álvarez were brought onboard to co-write the sequel to their 2013 film, Evil Dead.^[8]^[9] In September 2019, Sayagues and Álvarez were hired to co-write the 2022 Texas Chainsaw Massacre sequel.^[10]^[11] In January 2020, Sayagues was hired to direct and co-write the sequel Don't Breathe 2, making his directorial debut.^[12] The film was released on August 13, 2021.^[13] In April 2020, Sayagues signed on to produce the Lionsgate zombie film 16 States.^[14] In March 2023, it was announced that Sayagues and Álvarez would be co-writing Alien: Romulus (2024).^[15]

Filmography

Short films

Year	Title	Writer	Producer	Notes	Ref.
2005	El Cojonudo	Yes	Yes		^[16]
2009	Ataque de pánico!	Yes	No	Also actor (Role: Guy at the Phone)	^[17]

Feature films

Year	Title	Director	Writer	Co-Producer	Notes	Ref.
2013	Evil Dead	No	Yes	No	Also writer of the song "Baby, Little Baby"	^[1]
2016	Don't Breathe	No	Yes	Yes		^[12]
2021	Don't Breathe 2	Yes	Yes	Yes	Also electric guitar player in soundtrack	^[18]^[19]
2022	Texas Chainsaw Massacre	No	Story	Yes		^[20]^[21]
2024	Alien: Romulus	No	Yes	No

Other credits

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2017	Get the Weed	Executive producer
2018	The Girl in the Spider's Web	Songwriter	Wrote and produced the song "Theta"	^[22]
2021	Calls	Co-executive producer	Also wrote episode "Me, Myself & Darlene"	^[23]

References

^ ^a ^b McIntyre, Gina (July 1, 2011). "'Evil Dead' remake: Diablo Cody polishing script for first-time director". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
^ "Interview: Director Fede Álvarez on 'Don't Breathe'". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
^ Rife, Katie. "'Don't Breathe's Fede Álvarez on reversing our horror expectations". The A.V. Club. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
^ Kit, Borys (May 3, 2016). "Warner Bros. Nabbing 'Monsterpocalypse' Movie Rights in Bidding War (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
^ Kit, Borys (October 11, 2016). "Sony's 'Incognito' Project Enlists Writer Daniel Casey (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
^ Ford, Rebecca (July 25, 2017). "Fede Álvarez Developing Techno Thriller From 'The Guest' Screenwriter Simon Barrett". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
^ McNary, Dave (July 25, 2017). "'Hobo With a Shotgun's' Jason Eisener to Direct Thriller for Fede Álvarez". Variety. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
^ Scott, Ryan (November 2, 2018). "'Evil Dead 2' & 'Don't Breathe 2' Updates Arrive from Director Fede Álvarez". MovieWeb. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
^ "Updated: 'Evil Dead 2' Is Still On With Fede Álvarez Attached!!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
^ Miska, Brad (September 19, 2019). "Fede Álvarez Producing Next 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Film! [Exclusive]". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
^ N'Duka, Amanda (November 19, 2019). "'The Girl In The Spider's Web' Helmer Fede Álvarez Inks Overall Film Deal With Legendary, Will Direct D.C.-Set Horror Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
^ ^a ^b Welk, Brian (January 17, 2020). "'Don't Breathe 2' Taps Co-Writer Rodo Sayagues to Direct". TheWrap. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
^ Rubin, Rebecca (October 21, 2020). "'Ghostbusters' Sequel Moves to Summer 2021". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
^ Kit, Borys (April 10, 2020). "Fede Álvarez to Direct Lionsgate's Zombie Pandemic Thriller '16 States'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
^ Kit, Borys (March 3, 2023). "Fede Alvarez's 'Alien' Movie Rounds Out Cast (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
^ Campbell, Christopher (March 31, 2013). "Get Ready for 'Evil Dead' By Watching Fede Alvarez's Twisted NSFW Horror Comedy 'Mr. Balls'". Film School Rejects. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
^ "Sam Raimi Helps Filmmaker Fede Álvarez Usher in an Alien Invasion". Dread Central. November 30, 2009. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
^ Welk, Brian (November 3, 2018). "'Don't Breathe 2' Has a Script but 'Evil Dead 2' Does Not, Says Fede Álvarez". TheWrap. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
^ Sharf, Zack (November 3, 2018). "Fede Álvarez Confirms 'Don't Breathe 2' Script Is Done, Sequel Will Definitely Happen Before 'Evil Dead 2'". IndieWire. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
^ Lattanzio, Ryan (September 19, 2019). "'Don't Breathe' Helmer Fede Álvarez to Produce 'Texas Chainsaw' Sequel". IndieWire. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
^ Squires, John (April 15, 2021). "Leatherface's Return Gets an "R" Rating Under the Simple Title 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
^ Cureton, Sean K. (November 14, 2016). "'Don't Breathe' Director Confirmed to Helm 'Girl in the Spider's Web'". Screen Rant. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
^ Chatterjee, Pramit (March 15, 2021). "'Calls' Review: 'Dark' Meets 'The Twilight Zone' In This Apple TV+ Show Starring Pedro Pascal, Nick Jonas, And More". Mashable. Retrieved April 8, 2021.