David F. Sandberg
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- January 21, 1981
- Birthplace
- Jönköping, Sweden
David Fredrik Sandberg (born 21 January 1981) is a Swedish filmmaker. He is best known for his homemade short horror films (released under the online pseudonym "ponysmasher") and for his feature directorial debut Lights Out (2016), based on his acclaimed 2013 horror short of the same name. He has gone on to direct major studio franchise films such as Annabelle: Creation (2017), Shazam! (2019) and Until Dawn (2025). He is married to actress and producer Lotta Losten, who has starred in many of his short films. He co-founded the production company Mångata.
Filmography
- Mommy's Home
Mommy's Home TBA
Director, Producer
- Lights Out 2
Lights Out 2 TBA
Producer
- A Little Slice of Hell
A Little Slice of Hell TBA
Director
- Untitled Amityville Horror Film
Untitled Amityville Horror Film TBA
Director, Producer
Call of the Ocean 2025
Director, Writer, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor
Until Dawn 2025
as Missing Person (voice) (uncredited), Director, Producer
Shazam! Fury of the Gods 2023
as Pedestrian Attacked by Harpy / Mister Mind (uncredited), Director
Faith & Fear: The Conjuring Universe 2020
as Self
DC Spotlight: Shazam! 2019
as Self
Shazam! 2019
as Mr. Mind / Travis / Gangster Crocodile-Men (uncredited), Director
Annabelle: Creation 2017
Director
Lights Out 2016
Director
Closet Space 2016
as Man, Director, Writer, Producer
Attic Panic 2015
as Ghost
Lights Out 2014
Director, Writer, Producer, Original Music Composer, Director of Photography
Ladyboy 2012
Director
Credits from TMDB.