Larry Wade Carrell is an award-winning independent filmmaker, writer, director, and actor known for his distinct vision and compelling storytelling. As a co-founder and managing partner of the production company Crazed House, Carrell has spent decades carving out a prominent space in the independent film landscape, particularly within the horror, sci-fi, and thriller genres. His diverse filmography is defined by complex psychological themes and a striking visual style, earning him international distribution and widespread critical acclaim. Among his most notable directorial achievements is the internationally acclaimed and highly controversial feature Girl Next, a psychological thriller that ignited intense global discussion and became a major festival success. His distinct portfolio also includes the hit genre features The Quantum Devil and Jacob, as well as his powerful, award-winning work on the documentary The Darkside of Society. Equally comfortable in front of the camera as he is behind it, Carrell seamlessly balances his creative roles as a director and storyteller with the sharp industry execution required for global distribution and multi-market packaging. Carrell’s upcoming slate reinforces his commitment to high-concept independent cinema, including pulling double duty as the writer and director for the highly anticipated feature films Elysium Fields and The New Edge. Additionally, he will be stepping in front of the camera to take on acting duties in long-time creative partner Zeph E. Daniel's upcoming film, The Season of The Boar.
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Biography from IMDb.
- January 11, 1971 (55)
- Alvin, Texas, USA
- Actor, director, writer and editor, also producer
- 10 on MovieCove · 14 credits in all
What are Larry Wade Carrell's films like?
Across their 10 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Morality.
Themes
What they feel like to watch
Ironic 2 · Wry 1 · Earnest 7
Light 2 · Serious 0 · Dark 8
Grounded 4 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 0
Gentle 0 · Charged 5 · Intense 5
Steady 1 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 3
Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 2
Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 1
Casual 4 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 1
Easy watch 2 · Affecting 5 · Heavy 3
Resolved 4 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 1
Moods and endings
- Bittersweet2
- Tragic2
- Ambiguous6
AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.
Where can I watch Larry Wade Carrell's films?
As of October 24, 2026, 7 of their 10 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (7).
Subscription and free streaming for Larry Wade Carrell's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.
Filmography
14 credits, 10 with a MovieCove page.
Transference(2025)
The Darkside of Society(2023)
Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
The Quantum Devil(2023)
Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films
Girl Next(2021)
Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films
She Rises(2016)
Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films
200 Degrees(2017)
Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films
Vlad's Legacy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
The Girl(2016)
Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films
Doll Factory(2014)
Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films
The Legend of DarkHorse County (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
Hidden in the Woods(2014)
Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films
Conjoined(2013)
Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films
The Preacher's Daughter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
Jacob (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Career shape
Star power in the 31st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 9 titles from 2011 to 2023.
Film career
- 2021Screen debut· Girl Next
How do Larry Wade Carrell's films land?
Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 10th percentile, the median of the 9 of 10 with a score; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 9th percentile for acclaim.
- 50th to 74th1
- 25th to 49th1
- Below 25th7
Shape of the crowd
7 of their 9 titles are Mixed.
- Divisive1
- Cult Classic1
- Mixed7
Reviewers score the acting 48/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 67, detractors 25. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.
Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.
Who does Larry Wade Carrell work with?
People who share at least 2 of Larry Wade Carrell's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Loris Curci shares the most, 5.
Writers
- Zeph E. DanielShared titles: Transference (2025), The Quantum Devil (2023), Girl Next (2021)See all 3 shared titles with Zeph E. Daniel
- Bradley MarcusShared titles: She Rises (2016), The Girl (2016), Hidden in the Woods (2014)See all 3 shared titles with Bradley Marcus
- Kevin MarcusShared titles: She Rises (2016), The Girl (2016), Hidden in the Woods (2014)See all 3 shared titles with Kevin Marcus
- Lony RuhmannShared titles: She Rises (2016), The Girl (2016), Hidden in the Woods (2014)See all 3 shared titles with Lony Ruhmann
Actors
- Michael BiehnShared titles: She Rises (2016), The Girl (2016), Hidden in the Woods (2014)See all 3 shared titles with Michael Biehn
- Jennifer Blanc-BiehnShared titles: She Rises (2016), The Girl (2016), Hidden in the Woods (2014)See all 3 shared titles with Jennifer Blanc-Biehn
- Nick W. NicholsonShared titles: She Rises (2016), Hidden in the Woods (2014), Conjoined (2013)See all 3 shared titles with Nick W. Nicholson
- Patricia BursielShared titles: Transference (2025), Girl Next (2021)See all 2 shared titles with Patricia Bursiel
Composers, cinematographers and editors
- Vance CrofootShared titles: She Rises (2016), The Girl (2016), Hidden in the Woods (2014)See all 3 shared titles with Vance Crofoot
- Scott SzaboShared titles: Transference (2025), Doll Factory (2014)See all 2 shared titles with Scott Szabo
- Colin McGinnessShared titles: The Quantum Devil (2023), Girl Next (2021)See all 2 shared titles with Colin McGinness
- Pau MirabetShared titles: The Quantum Devil (2023), Girl Next (2021)See all 2 shared titles with Pau Mirabet
Producers
- Loris CurciShared titles: Transference (2025), The Darkside of Society (2023), The Quantum Devil (2023), Girl Next (2021), Hidden in the Woods (2014)See all 5 shared titles with Loris Curci
- Joe GrisaffiShared titles: 200 Degrees (2017), Doll Factory (2014), Conjoined (2013)See all 3 shared titles with Joe Grisaffi
- Patricia DanielShared titles: The Quantum Devil (2023), Girl Next (2021)See all 2 shared titles with Patricia Daniel
- Bob WillemsShared titles: 200 Degrees (2017), Conjoined (2013)See all 2 shared titles with Bob Willems
