Michael Chaves

Not to be confused with Michael Chavis.

Michael Chaves
Chaves at South by Southwest 2019
Born (1984-11-03) November 3, 1984 (age 41)
Occupations
  • Director
  • screenwriter
  • producer
  • editor
  • visual effects artist
Years active2009–present

Michael Chaves (born November 3, 1984) is an American filmmaker and visual effects artist. He is best known for directing the horror films The Curse of La Llorona (2019), The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), The Nun II (2023), and The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025).[1][2]

Career

Chaves began directing several short films including The Maiden, which won the Best Super Short Horror Film Award at Shriekfest 2016.[3] He also created the television series Chase Champion, and directed all of the episodes.[4][5][6] In 2017, he directed additional photography on The Nun (2018), alongside the film's director Corin Hardy.[7]

He transitioned to feature-length filmmaking with the horror films The Curse of La Llorona (2019),[8] The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021),[2] The Nun II (2023),[9] and The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025),[10] all produced by James Wan. The latter three films are the seventh, eighth, and ninth installments of The Conjuring Universe, respectively.

Michael Chaves is currently signed on to direct another horror film, The Reckoning, for Michael Bay, Bradley Fuller, and Andrew Form, under Platinum Dunes, with a script written by Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan.[11]

In January 2026, it was announced that Chaves would make his comic-book debut with Corpse Knight for Skybound Entertainment and published by Image Comics. A six-issue miniseries written by Chaves, illustrated by Matthew Roberts, and colored by Rico Renzi, the series follows a young girl named Foy whose father has mysteriously returned from the dead to protect her. The first issue goes on sale April 22 that same year.[12]

In March 2026, he signed on to direct the creature feature Yeti.[13]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Director Executive producer Notes
2018 The Nun Additional photography No [7]
2019 The Curse of La Llorona Yes No
2021 The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It Yes No
2023 The Nun II Yes No
2025 The Conjuring: Last Rites Yes Yes

Music video

Year Title Artist Ref.
2019 "Bury a Friend" Billie Eilish [14]

Short film

Year Title Director Writer Editor VFX
2009 Worst Date Ever Yes No Yes No
2010 Regen Yes Yes Yes Yes
2014 Massacre Lake No No No Yes
Make Note of Every Sound Yes No No No
2016 The Maiden Yes Yes No No

Web series

Year Title Director Writer VFX Notes
2010 The Guild No No Yes 2 episodes
2015 Chase Champion Yes Yes No 11 episodes

Bibliography

  • Corpse Knight (2026)

References

  1. ^ Barkan, Jonathan (October 9, 2017). "Linda Cardellini to Take on The Children in James Wan-Produced Feature". Dread Central. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Kit, Borys (October 3, 2018). "'The Conjuring 3' Finds Director With 'Curse of La Llorona' Filmmaker (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  3. ^ "Shriekfest 2016 Winners". Shriekfest. Archived from the original on November 29, 2018. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  4. ^ "Nickelodeon Launches Nick.com Unique Horizontal Layout Edge to Edge". Business Wire. Berkshire Hathaway. August 4, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  5. ^ Utermohlem, Karl (August 4, 2014). "Welcome to the Wayne: Nickelodeon Debuts First Online-Only Show". Investor Place. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  6. ^ DeSimone, Evan (August 5, 2014). "Nickelodeon Rolls Out its First Digital Only Show". NewMediaRockstars. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  7. ^ a b Miska, Brad (April 27, 2022). "'The Nun 2' – New Line Prays for a Director and Gets Michael Chaves! [Exclusive]". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on June 9, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  8. ^ Navarro, Meagan (March 16, 2019). "'The Curse of La Llorona' Scares Up Its Own Space in 'The Conjuring' Universe". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
  9. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 24, 2022). "'Aquaman 2' Heads To Christmas 2023, 'Shazam: Fury Of The Gods' Goes To March; HBO Max Pics 'House Party' & 'Evil Dead Rise' Going Theatrical – Warner Bros. Release Date Changes". Deadline. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  10. ^ "'The Conjuring 4' Finds Its Director With Michael Chaves (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  11. ^ Kroll, Justin (October 25, 2016). "Paramount and Platinum Dunes Hire the Writers of 'Saw IV' for Upcoming Project". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  12. ^ Kit, Borys (January 14, 2026). "'Conjuring: Last Rites' Filmmaker Michael Chaves Writing Horror Comic 'Corpse Knight' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  13. ^ DiVincenzo, Alex (March 6, 2026). "Chris Pine to Star in Creature Feature 'Yeti' from 'The Conjuring: Last Rites'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
  14. ^ "Billie Eilish - 'Bury a Friend'". January 30, 2019 – via YouTube.

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