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Dwight Hubbard Little (born January 13, 1956) is an American film and television director, known for directing the films Marked for Death, Rapid Fire, Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, Murder at 1600 and Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. He has also directed several episodes of acclaimed television series such as 24, Prison Break, Dollhouse, Bones and Nikita. Little was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He studied film at USC.[1]

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Career

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Dwight Little got his first break in the film business when producer Sandy Howard asked him to shoot additional material for Triumphs of a Man Called Horse. Howard needed the film to be longer in order to be able to sell it overseas. When Little was finished, Howard asked him to make him an action film for the video market. Little made KGB: The Secret War for a budget of 300,000 dollars. From that film, Little edited a show-reel that got him the attention of several members of the Hunt-Hill family from Texas who asked him to make an action film. This became Getting Even. According to Little, the film was devised around everything the family members owned: helicopters, a ranch, a Learjet. Little was then asked by Nico Mastorakis to direct the action adventure film Bloodstone in India.[1]

Little's first chance at directing a union film was Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. Little rejected the treatment that was written by John Carpenter and Debra Hill and pitched producer Moustapha Akkad the idea for what became Halloween 4. On the basis of Halloween 4, Steven Seagal asked Little to direct his next film, which was Hard to Kill. But the studio (Warner) vetoed Seagal's choice of director and went for Bruce Malmuth instead. Little went on to make The Phantom of the Opera for producer Menahem Golan. Little got offered Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, but declined. He worried he would be trapped in the horror genre. Little got a chance to do another action film when Steven Seagal asked Little to direct Marked for Death. The film became a modest hit and Little got a chance to make Rapid Fire for the same studio (Fox), which was an attempt to launch the career of Brandon Lee as an in-house action star for Fox.[1]

While reading an article on how the Navy had a term for when they lose a nuclear missile, Little got the idea for Broken Arrow. He pitched it at Fox. The studio asked writer Graham Yost to develop the script with Little, with Little being attached to direct. But when the script was finished early and Fox wanted to head into production, Little was still editing Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home. He decided to finish Free Willy 2 at Warner. Fox asked John Woo to direct Broken Arrow, while giving Little an executive producer's credit. Little says Woo's film bares little resemblance to what he envisioned. "I wanted to do a Tom Clancy type thriller (...). John Woo made it much lighter. John Travolta played it over the top. The movie was tongue-in-cheek and campy. But you can’t blame him, because it made a lot of money."[1]

Because Warner was pleased with how Free Willy 2 turned out, Little got the chance to direct Murder at 1600, a conspiracy thriller starring Wesley Snipes and Diane Lane. The studio had promised Little that Murder at 1600 would open in January 1997, while Clint Eastwood's Absolute Power would open in April of the same year. A test screening was held of Murder at 1600 in December 1996. The response was positive. According to Little, somebody for Eastwood's production company Malpaso heard about the excellent test screening of Murder at 1600 and told Eastwood about it. Little: "I’m not sure Clint was even aware of our movie, but he (...) went to Bob Daly and Terry Semel, who were the chiefs at Warner Brothers, and demanded that Absolute Power be released first. He’s a smart guy. He doesn’t want to be second with another White House thriller. So we get a call that our movie was pushed back to April. It was so disappointing. Every review said: Just like last month’s Absolute Power… We looked like the copycat."[1]

After directing mostly television for almost twenty years, Little returned to feature film making with the true crime drama Last Rampage, based on the non-fiction book Last Rampage: The Escape of Gary Tison by University of Arizona Political Science Professor James W. Clarke. The film deals with events that happened in 1978, when convicted murderer Gary Tison, played by Robert Patrick, escaped from prison with the help of his three sons. Heather Graham stars as his wife and Bruce Davison as the lawman who heads the manhunt. Little got the book from his stepson, actor Jason James Richter. Last Rampage was reviewed favorably by Variety, who praised "the no-frills efficiency" and "the brisk and suspenseful narrative".[2] Rex Reed of The Observer called the film "grim and hopelessly despondent, but superbly acted and strangely effective."[3] Little himself called it "the most honest" of his films.[1]

Filmography

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Year Title Director Executive
Producer 		Writer Notes
1985 KGB: The Secret War Yes No Story
1986 Getting Even Yes No Story
1988 Bloodstone Yes No No
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers Yes No No [4]
1989 The Phantom of the Opera Yes No No [5][6]
1990 Marked for Death Yes No No
1992 Rapid Fire Yes No No
1995 Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home Yes No No
1996 Broken Arrow No Yes No Directed by John Woo
1997 Murder at 1600 Yes No No
2004 Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid Yes No No
2010 Tekken Yes No No
2017 Last Rampage Yes Yes No
2023 Natty Knocks Yes No No

Television

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TV movies

TV series

Year Title Notes
1989 Freddy's Nightmares Episode: "Do Dreams Bleed?"
1997-99 Millennium 3 episodes
1998-02 The Practice 9 episodes
1999 Strange World
2001 Wolf Lake Episode: "The Changing"
Citizen Baines Episode: "Lost and Found"
2002 The X-Files Episode: "Scary Monsters"
John Doe Episode: "Low Art"
2003 Veritas: The Quest Episode: "Avalon"
2005 Law & Order: Trial by Jury Episode: "Vigilante"
Just Legal Episode: "The Black Box"
2005-06 The Inside 2 episodes
2005-09 Prison Break 5 episodes
2006 24 2 episodes
Vanished Episode: "The Black Box"
Day Break Episode: "What If They're Stuck?"
2006-17 Bones 23 episodes
2009 Castle Episode: "Inventing the Girl"
Dollhouse 2 episodes
2010 Tower Prep Episode: "Field Trip"
2011 Body of Proof Episode: "Second Chances"
Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Episode: "Night Hawks"
2011-13 Nikita 5 episodes
2011-14 Drop Dead Diva 4 episodes
2012 The Finder Episode: "Little Mean Green"
2014 Matador Episode: "Enter the Worm"
2014-16 Sleepy Hollow 3 episodes
From Dusk till Dawn: The Series 4 episodes
2014-17 Scorpion 3 episodes
2015 Arrow Episode: "Public Enemy"
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode: Among Us Hide...
2017 Daytime Divas Episode: "Truth's a Mutha"
2022 9-1-1 Episode: "Boston"

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Dwight H. Little (born January 13, 1956) is an American film and television director best known for his work in horror, action, and thriller genres, including directing the fourth installment in the Halloween franchise and several high-profile studio films. A graduate of the University of Southern California's film school, Little began his career as an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker before transitioning to narrative features and episodic television. His directorial style often emphasizes fast-paced action sequences and suspenseful storytelling, contributing to a diverse body of work spanning independent productions and major network series. Little's breakthrough in feature films came with Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988), a horror classic that revived the iconic slasher series and showcased his ability to blend tension with practical effects. He followed this with action-oriented projects like Marked for Death (1990), starring , and Rapid Fire (1992), featuring in one of his final roles, both of which highlighted his expertise in and high-stakes confrontations. Other notable theatrical releases include Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1994), a family adventure sequel, and (1997), a with and that explored White House intrigue. Later films such as Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004) expanded his portfolio into , demonstrating versatility across genres; more recently, he directed the Natty Knocks (2023). In television, Little has directed over 90 hours of primetime network content, earning acclaim for episodes of acclaimed series. He helmed key installments of 24 (2001–2010), including high-tension sequences in the real-time thriller format, and contributed to Prison Break (2005–2009), enhancing its escape narratives with dynamic pacing. His credits also encompass episodes of The X-Files (1993–2002), Bones (2005–2017), Dollhouse (2009–2010), Castle (2009–2016), and more recent shows like 9-1-1 (2018–present) and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–2020). A member of the Directors Guild of America since 1988, Little has collaborated with major studios including Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, and Columbia Pictures, solidifying his reputation as a prolific and reliable director in both film and television. In 2023, he published his memoir Still Rolling.

Early Life and Education

Early Years

Dwight Hubbard Little was born on January 13, 1956, in , . He was the son of Hubbard Little and Rebecca Jane Little (née Murphy), who predeceased him, and had an older brother, Mark H. Little. Little grew up in the working-class environment of during the and , a period marked by the city's industrial decline, which instilled in him a resilient that would later influence his persistent approach to filmmaking. His interest in storytelling and film emerged early, around the seventh or eighth grade, when he received a camera as a , costing about $45 at the time, which he used to experiment with short movies and capture everyday scenes. This passion deepened through exposure to influential cinema, including films like The French Connection and , which captivated him during frequent theater visits and television viewings in . The Midwest upbringing, with its emphasis on community and perseverance amid economic challenges, fostered Little's creative outlook, encouraging him to dream of pursuing in from a young age. Supported financially by his grandmother, Little eventually transitioned to higher education at the to study .

University Studies

Dwight H. Little enrolled at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts in 1974, pursuing a degree in the film program during the 1970s. His admission was conditional, requiring him to maintain strong grades in his first two semesters, and he supported himself financially through an inheritance from his grandmother. The program emphasized hands-on training in , aligning with Little's early interest in directing that had begun in his youth in . A key project from his coursework was a he directed about a foreign student wrongfully jailed in , drawing from personal experiences abroad. This student production won awards and gained recognition with a feature in , serving as a significant portfolio piece that showcased his emerging skills in and direction. Little collaborated with peers from the program, including a cameraman friend, on early technical aspects of such projects, fostering practical expertise in editing and cinematography. Little graduated from the in 1979. The program's rigorous curriculum and collaborative environment provided essential networking opportunities, connecting him to industry professionals and positioning him for post-graduation roles through the visibility of his thesis-level work.

Career

Entry into Industry

After graduating from the School of Cinematic Arts, Dwight H. Little entered the film industry in the early through a key opportunity provided by producer Sandy Howard. Howard, known for low-budget productions, hired Little to shoot approximately eight minutes of additional footage for the Western sequel Triumphs of a Man Called Horse (1983), including title sequences filmed in , featuring actor on horseback and accompanied by a song from ; this work, completed for a fee of $5,000, marked Little's first professional break in Hollywood. Little's debut as a director came with the independent spy thriller KGB: The Secret War (1985), a project he conceived himself and produced under Howard's banner with a modest budget of $300,000. The film, shot on a tight schedule, faced typical constraints of low-budget , such as limited resources for action sequences, yet it demonstrated Little's ability to deliver tense drama on a shoestring. Following this, Little directed Getting Even (1986), another low-budget financed as a vanity project by a wealthy Texas oil family, again with a $300,000 budget that leveraged the producers' personal assets like helicopters and a private jet for production value. The film's creation highlighted ongoing challenges in independent cinema, including logistical hurdles from non-professional backers and the need to maximize limited funds for stunts and locations, but it solidified Little's reputation for efficient, high-energy directing in resource-scarce environments. These early independent collaborations with Howard transitioned Little toward greater legitimacy in the industry, culminating in his admission to the (DGA) in 1988, which provided official recognition, access to union protections, and opportunities for higher-profile studio assignments.

Feature Film Directing

Dwight H. Little's feature film directing career began with low-budget productions in the mid-1980s, paving the way for his breakthrough in the horror genre. His directorial debut on a theatrical feature came with Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988), where he revived the iconic slasher after the franchise's experimental third installment. Little's pitch emphasized a realistic setup for Michael Myers' escape during a prison transfer following the events of Halloween II, focusing on plot-driven actions like attacks at a and gas station to build tension toward Haddonfield, rather than gratuitous gore. He cast 11-year-old as , Myers' niece, praising her intelligence and tireless energy during filming, which helped ground the film's emotional core. The movie aimed for a serious thriller tone inspired by works like The Silence of the Lambs, with added gore scenes, such as an and neck tear, reshot for clarity after initial editing concerns. Little transitioned to action films in the early , collaborating with major stars and achieving commercial success. In Marked for Death (1990), he directed as a retired DEA agent battling a Jamaican drug posse, securing the project through persistent negotiations despite competition from high-profile agents. The film, produced on a $12 million , grossed $46 million domestically, topping the for three weeks and marking one of Seagal's strongest performers. Little followed with Rapid Fire (1992), starring as a college student entangled in a Triad conspiracy, filmed partly in Thailand's River Kwai region for authentic action sequences. Budgeted at $10 million, it earned $14.4 million domestically, gaining cult status post-Lee's tragic death and highlighting Little's skill in choreographing high-stakes . These and 20th Century Fox projects established Little's reputation for efficient, genre-driven storytelling. As his career progressed, Little explored family-oriented and thriller genres, navigating studio shifts and production challenges. Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995), a sequel, marked his pivot to wholesome adventure, following a boy and on a rescue mission amid an ; it grossed $30 million domestically on a similar budget, appealing to younger audiences despite mixed reviews. In Murder at 1600 (1997), a 20th Century Fox with investigating a killing, Little overcame logistical hurdles like restricted locations, delivering a taut narrative that earned $25.8 million domestically. He ventured into creature horror with Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004) for , where scientists pursue a youth-extending flower in , facing giant serpents; the $20 million production grossed $71 million worldwide, succeeding internationally despite domestic underperformance. These transitions between genres and studios—from action to and back to horror—required adapting to varying creative constraints and budgets, including on-set incidents like an FBI intervention during filming. In later years, Little embraced independent cinema, culminating in (2017), a true-crime drama about a 1978 Arizona prison escape starring as convict Gary Tison. Produced outside major studios on a modest budget, it premiered at film festivals and earned of about $12,000 worldwide, praised for its sturdy construction and Patrick's intense performance amid themes of family loyalty and desperation. This project underscored Little's versatility in scaling down from blockbuster productions while maintaining narrative drive.

Television Directing

Dwight H. Little began his television directing career in the late , transitioning from feature films by helming an episode of the anthology series in 1989. This marked his entry into episodic television, where he quickly adapted to the format's demands for efficient storytelling and production under constrained timelines. Over the subsequent decades, Little directed three prime-time television movies, including Papa's Angels in 2000, showcasing his versatility in handling standalone narratives with emotional depth. His early TV pilots and movies laid the groundwork for longer-form engagements, drawing on his film background to infuse action-oriented sequences with polished visual dynamics. In the 1990s, Little contributed episodes to prominent series such as (1993), (1996), and (1997), honing his skills in and . By the 2000s, he established himself in high-profile action-thrillers, directing multiple episodes of 24, including the intense Season 5 installment "Day 5: 2:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m." (2006), where he orchestrated real-time tension and high-stakes chases. Similarly, on (2005–2009), he helmed key episodes like "Sleight of Hand" and "Rendezvous," emphasizing intricate escape plots and character urgency within the show's serialized framework. His extensive work on Bones spanned 23 episodes from 2006 to 2017, where he prioritized character-driven direction, focusing on forensic investigations and interpersonal relationships to balance intellectual puzzles with emotional resonance. Little's television output continued robustly into the 2010s and beyond, with five episodes of Nikita (2011–2013), including "Invisible Hand," navigating espionage intrigue and moral dilemmas in a fast-paced spy thriller. On Scorpion (2014–2017), he directed three episodes, such as "Shorthanded," adeptly managing ensemble dynamics and high-concept problem-solving under procedural constraints. His recent network contributions include directing the 9-1-1 episode "Boston" (2022), where he excels in serialized emergency response narratives that blend visceral action with ensemble character arcs. Throughout these projects, Little's approach to television directing emphasizes adaptability to tight shooting schedules—often completing episodes in seven to ten days—while leveraging his feature film experience to elevate action sequences with cinematic flair, such as dynamic camera work in pursuit scenes. As a (DGA) member since 1988, Little has been actively involved in the guild's television initiatives, advocating for directors' contributions to episodic content and procedural genres, though he has not received major Emmy nominations for his TV work. His reputation for procedural expertise stems from over 90 hours of network series television, where he consistently delivers reliable, high-quality episodes that maintain narrative momentum across seasons.

Filmography

Feature Films

Dwight H. Little's feature film directing career began in the mid-1980s with low-budget action and thriller projects, progressing to higher-profile studio productions in the 1990s and returning to independent horror in later years. His debut feature was KGB: The Secret War (1985), an independent spy thriller produced by Sandy Howard Productions, starring Sally Kellerman, Michael Billington, and Denise DuBarry. This was followed by Getting Even (1986), another independent action film from Manson International, featuring Edward Albert, Audrey Landers, and Joe Don Baker, with a budget of approximately $2.5 million. In 1988, Little directed two features: Bloodstone, an adventure film produced by Cannon Films and starring Brett Stimely, , and Anna Nicholas, filmed primarily in ; and Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, a horror sequel from Trancas International Films distributed by , with , , and , budgeted at $5 million and shot in , . The Phantom of the Opera (1989), a 21st Century Film Corporation production starring Robert Englund, Jill Schoelen, and Alex Hyde-White, marked Little's entry into horror adaptations beyond the Halloween franchise. Marked for Death (1990), a 20th Century Fox action film with Steven Seagal, Basil Wallace, and Keith David, was filmed in Kingston, Jamaica, and Los Angeles. Rapid Fire (1992), also from 20th Century Fox, starred Brandon Lee, Powers Boothe, and Nick Mancuso, with principal photography in Los Angeles and a budget of $10 million. Shifting to family adventure, Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995) was a production featuring , , and , filmed in the , Washington, and , , on a $17 million budget. Murder at 1600 (1997), a thriller starring , , and , was shot in , , doubling for , with a $40 million budget. After a period focused on television, Little returned to features with Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004), a Columbia Pictures and New Line Cinema horror film with Johnny Messner, KaDee Strickland, and Matthew Marsden, filmed in Vancouver and Thailand on a $20 million budget. Tekken (2009), a video game adaptation from Warner Bros. and Anchor Bay Entertainment, starred Jon Foo, Kelly Overton, and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, with filming in Shreveport, Louisiana. The Last Rampage (2017), an independent crime drama produced by Silver State Film Partners and starring Robert Patrick, Heather Graham, and Bruce Davison, premiered at the Phoenix Film Festival. Little's most recent feature, Natty Knocks (2023), a horror thriller from Vertical Entertainment featuring Danielle Harris, Robert Englund, Bill Moseley, and Bill Oberst Jr., was produced on a modest budget and released directly to digital platforms.

Television Episodes

Dwight H. Little has directed over 100 episodes of primetime television series as of 2025, specializing in drama and action genres across network and cable platforms. His television work, totaling more than 90 hours of directed content, began in the late and encompasses contributions to landmark shows in procedural, thriller, and sci-fi formats. Little's early television credits include the horror anthology series , where he directed the 1989 episode "Do Dreams Bleed?" In the , he helmed episodes of legal and dramas, such as multiple installments of (9 episodes from 1997–2004, including "One of Those Days" in 1998 and "" in 2001) and the sci-fi series (including "The Fourth Horseman" in 1998). He also directed the 2002 X-Files episode "Scary Monsters," a monster-of-the-week story involving elements. Transitioning to high-stakes action in the , Little directed two episodes of the real-time thriller 24 during its fifth season in 2006: "Day 5: 1:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m." and the following ": 2:00 a.m.–3:00 a.m.," both centering on escalating terrorist threats and CTU operations. His most extensive television commitment came with the forensic procedural Bones, for which he directed 23 episodes spanning seasons 1 through 12 (2006–2017), including early entries like season 1's "The Woman in the Car" (2006) and later ones such as "The Brother in the Basement" (2015). These episodes often featured intricate crime-solving sequences and character-driven investigations at the Jeffersonian Institute. In the 2010s, Little contributed to spy and ensemble dramas, directing 5 episodes of Nikita across seasons 2 and 3 (2011–2013), including "Invisible Hand" (season 3, 2013), which explored themes of loyalty and covert operations within Division. He also handled guest episodes for series like Dollhouse (2 episodes, including "Briar Rose" in 2009, focusing on identity and memory manipulation) and Prison Break (multiple episodes, such as "The Legend" in 2008). Other notable one-offs include work on Castle (2009), Scorpion (2014), and The Finder (2012). Little's recent television directing includes the 2022 episode "" of the emergency responder drama 9-1-1 (season 5), depicting chaotic celebrations and a personal search amid public crises. Through these projects, Little has emphasized taut pacing, ensemble dynamics, and high-tension set pieces, building on his experience in action storytelling.

Video Game Adaptations

Dwight H. Little directed the 2009 live-action film , an adaptation of the popular series that follows the Iron Fist Tournament storyline. The film stars as the protagonist and as , alongside a cast including as and Candice Hillebrand as . Little, drawing on his prior experience in action films, aimed to craft a grounded narrative inspired by classics like Gladiator and , emphasizing realistic fight choreography over the games' supernatural elements. Adapting the game's lore presented significant challenges, as Little and screenwriter Alan B. McElroy sought to balance fidelity to core characters and moves—such as those of Eddy Gordo and Nina Williams—while creating a fresh, non-supernatural story set in a dystopian corporate tournament. Character selection prioritized recognizable figures like Jin Kazama, Steve Fox (played by Luke Goss), Marshall Law, and Bryan Fury to appeal to fans, but deviations from the source material, including altered backstories, sparked debate among gamers. Filming took place primarily in Shreveport, Louisiana, utilizing an abandoned arena for tournament scenes to maximize a limited budget, with CGI enhancing the action sequences despite logistical constraints. The film received mixed to negative reception from the gaming audience, who criticized its deviations from the game's lore, lackluster pacing, and failure to capture the series' energetic spirit, resulting in a 31% audience approval rating on . Box office performance was dismal, grossing approximately $1.7 million worldwide against an estimated $30 million budget, exacerbated by the U.S. distributor's , which limited it to a release in that market. In a 2011 interview, Little expressed hope that fans would view the film as a sincere homage to the genre, reflecting on the difficulties of transitioning properties to cinema and his interest in future projects blending with innovative storytelling.

Personal Life and Legacy

Family

Little is married to producer and author Sandy Richter Little, with whom he has been wed since September 8, 2000. He resides with her in . Previously, Little was married to M.J. McDonnell from April 4, 1987, until her death from on January 22, 2000. Little is the father of three grown children, two from his marriage to Sandy Richter Little and one from his marriage to McDonnell. He lives near his children in and has maintained a low public profile regarding their personal lives, with no known involvement by them in the film industry. Little's stepson from his wife's prior relationship, , is an and best known for portraying the lead in the film series. Little has described a family-oriented approach to his career, consulting his wife on major decisions such as taking on new projects to ensure they align with home life. This balance has been facilitated by his long career, allowing stability amid Hollywood's demands while keeping personal matters private.

Memoir and Recent Activities

In 2023, Dwight H. Little published his memoir Still Rolling: Inside the Hollywood Dream Factory through McFarland Books, offering an intimate look at his decades-long career in film and television. The book draws on his experiences directing projects worldwide, from major studio features to episodic television, and includes behind-the-scenes anecdotes from sets such as Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) and Rapid Fire (1992). Little recounts navigating the industry's , with 41 photographs illustrating key moments from his on-location work in places like , , and . Central themes in the memoir revolve around the creative battles and studio politics that shaped his projects, including clashes with executives and actors during production. Little explores Hollywood intrigues, such as managing high-stakes decisions under tight deadlines, and contrasts the collaborative demands of modern with traditional film directing. He also provides practical advice for aspiring directors, emphasizing resilience, adaptability to technological changes, and the importance of building strong professional relationships amid industry shifts. Following the memoir's release, Little directed the horror thriller Natty Knocks in 2023, reuniting him with actors like and for a story involving a on Halloween Eve. The film, written by Benjamin Olson and released by Vertical Entertainment, highlights his continued affinity for genre storytelling. In 2024 and 2025, Little engaged in numerous public appearances and interviews to promote his and reflect on his career. These included discussions on franchise revisits like Halloween 4, the impact of streaming on directing, and evolving Hollywood dynamics, such as the rise of independent horror productions. Notable outlets featured him on FOX 5 addressing horror genre essentials in October 2025, and on KTNV and sharing insights on big-screen versus small-screen challenges.

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