David Nelson
- Known for
- Directing
David 'the Rock' Nelson has been a popular figure in underground cinema since his debut in the early 1990s. Dubbed the "Ed Wood of the 20th Century" (later "21st Century"), Nelson's horror shorts have been screened from coast to coast across the United States. Hailing from the Chicago area, Nelson's shorts have been known for their VHS aesthetic and bizarre contents. Nelson's films were originally self-distributed on VHS and DVD, but many of them have since been distributed by Vinegar Syndrome on Blu-Ray.
Filmography
- David The Rock Nelson introduces Devil Ant
David The Rock Nelson introduces Devil Ant TBA
as David The Rock Nelson, Director, Editor, Director of Photography
In Hock & Staying There TBA
as Himself
The Floating Head of Frankenstein 2026
as Self / Frankenstein's Floating Head / Detective Rock / The Rock Fiend, Director, Writer, Editor
Garchaster's Cornblade 2026
as Voice of Garbite
Gator Man 2026
as Self / Gator Man / Mad Doctor / Detective Rock / Ed Wood (voice) / Rock Pelvis, Director, Writer, Editor
Robot Dracula 2026
as David 'The Rock' Nelson
Vick & Tarstar's Scarecrow Factory 2025
as Reporter Rock
Pizza Guy 8 2025
as Reporter Rock
A Very Blood Sick Christmas Special 2024
Actor, Director
- The Adventures of Janet: The Haunted Forest
The Adventures of Janet: The Haunted Forest 2024
as Himself / Detective Rock / The Ghost / Werewolf, Director, Editor, Writer, Producer
The Mummy Creeps 2024
as Detective Rock/Prince "Rockses"/Son of "Rockses"/Gorilla/The Mummy, Writer, Producer
Coven of the Black Cube 2024
as Reporter Rock
Pumpkinman Saga 2024
Actor, Director
Pumpkinman Lives 2023
as Mr. Rock
A Corpse for Christmas 2023
as Self
Blood Sick Psychosis 2022
as Reporter Rock
Schlock Lives! 2021
as Self
- Miss Frankenstein
Miss Frankenstein 2019
as Igor, Director, Cinematography, Writer, Producer, Editor
Howl of the Werewolf 2018
as The Werewolf, Director, Editor
- Bigfoot Runs Amok
Bigfoot Runs Amok 2016
Actor, Director, Writer, Director of Photography
Rewind This! 2013
as Self
The Giant Horny Toad Monster 2011
as Detective Nelson / The Mad Doctor / Horny Toad Man, Producer, Director, Editor, Writer
The Rock: Ed Wood of the 21st Century 2010
as Himself
- Can't Stop The Rock
Can't Stop The Rock 2007
as Himself
The Absence of Light 2006
as Dr. Buchanan
Night of the Pumpkinmen 2004
as Pumpkinman, Director, Editor, Cinematography
Transylvania Police: Monster Squad 2000
as David "The Rock" Nelson
The Devil Ant 1999
as Detective Nelson, Writer, Director, Editor, Cinematography
Pumpkinman 4: Janet Vs. Pumpkinman 1995
as Pumpkinman, Director, Editor, Cinematography
Conrad Brooks vs. the Werewolf 1994
as The Werewolf, Director, Writer
- Studio 205 Demolition
Studio 205 Demolition 1994
as The Rock, Director
The Adventures of Janet: Janet vs Werewolf 1993
as Werewolf, Director, Writer
Son of Pumpkinman 1993
as Himself / Detective Rock / Son of Pumpkinman, Director, Editor, Writer, Producer
Son of Werewolf 1993
as The Werewolf, Director, Producer, Writer, Editor
Pumpkinman 2 1992
as Pumpkinman, Director, Editor
Werewolf vs. Dracula 1992
as Werewolf, Director
- Saddamn Insane Pigs Out
Saddamn Insane Pigs Out 1992
as The Rock, Director
- The Giant Fly
The Giant Fly 1992
as Scientist, Director
- Frankenstein Meets John "Pain' Fakey"
Frankenstein Meets John "Pain' Fakey" 1992
as Frankenstein, Director
- Dracula from Space
Dracula from Space 1992
as Dracula, Director
- Doctor Johnson Meets the Werewolf
Doctor Johnson Meets the Werewolf 1992
as Werewolf, Director
Pumpkinman 1991
as Pumpkinman, Director, Editor, Writer
- Werewolf vs. Sodom Insane
Werewolf vs. Sodom Insane 1991
as Werewolf, Director
- The Rock vs. Sodom Insane
The Rock vs. Sodom Insane 1991
as The Rock, Director
- Dracula vs. Sodom Insane
Dracula vs. Sodom Insane 1991
as Dracula, Director
- Ant Devil
Ant Devil 1965
as Boy who attacked by 'Ant Devil'
Credits from TMDB.