Though up until very recently, John Hyams was probably best-known for directing a pair of Universal Soldier sequels, his profile got a huge boost with the much-buzzed-about recent release of Sick, a horror movie co-written by Kevin Williamson (Scream). His father, Peter Hyams, has directed sci-fi and horror films Outland, 2010: The Year We Make Contact, Timecop, The Relic, and End of Days, among others; he also gets an extra dose of coolness for having executive-produced The Monster Squad.
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