Biography
Jay Woelfel (b. July 24, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio, United States) is a writer/director of independent films, and with producer Johnnie J. Young, a partner in Young Wolf Productions. Jay Woelfel is an American filmmaker known for his work as a director, writer, composer, and editor in the horror and science fiction genres. He began his career in the late 1980s and has since been involved in various aspects of film production. Notable works include Beyond Dream's Door (1989), a psychological horror film that has garnered a cult following, and Asylum of Darkness (2017), which he wrote, directed, and scored. Woelfel's contributions to independent cinema are marked by his multifaceted roles in filmmaking.
Directed 19
2010s
- 2012
Asylum of Darkness
Director
- 2010
2000s
- 2004
- 2002
- 2001
Unseen Evil
Director
1990s
- 1998
Iron Thunder
Director
Public Enemy
Director
- 1995
With Criminal Intent
Director
- 1993
Things
Director
1980s
- 1989
Beyond Dream's Door
Director
- 1988
Come to Me Softly
Director
HE!
Director
- 1987
The Birthmark
Director
- 1984
The Shadows of Summer
Director
- 1983
At the Door of Darkness
Director
Beyond Dream's Door
Director
- 1980
The Escape
Director
The Satanic Socks
Director
Sound 29
2020s
- 2021
A Sirens Call
Music
2010s
- 2018
Starlets
Music
- 2014
Hi-8 (Horror Independent 8)
Original Music Composer
- 2010
Frankenstein Rising
Music
2000s
- 2006
Psychon Invaders
Music
- 2004
- 2003
The Erotic Misadventures of the Invisible Man
Original Music Composer
- 2002
Hell's Highway
Original Music Composer
The Bagman
Original Music Composer
- 2001
Tomorrow by Midnight
Music
- 2000
The Screaming
Original Music Composer
1990s
- 1998
Public Enemy
Music
Sex Files: Alien Erotica
Original Music Composer
- 1997
Revenge of the First Wives
Music
Rod Steele 0014: You Only Live Until You Die
Original Music Composer
Butterscotch: Lost But Found
Music
- 1996
Evil Sister
Music
- 1995
Human Prey
Original Music Composer
The Pact
Music
- 1993
The Flesh Merchant
Original Music Composer
- 1992
Demon Lover
Original Music Composer
1980s
- 1989
Beyond Dream's Door
Music
Heartland of Darkness
Music
- 1988
Come to Me Softly
Original Music Composer
HE!
Music
- 1987
Carts
Music
- 1980
The Escape
Music
The Satanic Socks
Music
Edited 21
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Sunset Society
Editor
- 2017
Party Bus To Hell
Editor
The Black Room
Editor
- 2010
2000s
- 2004
- 2002
Demon's Kiss
Editor
Reflex Action
Editor
Camp Utopia
Supervising Editor
- 2001
Foreign Correspondents
Editor
1990s
- 1999
Cyberdorm
Editor
- 1998
Iron Thunder
Editor
- 1995
Flight To Danger
Editor
- 1993
Things
Editor
- 1991
Bronx Cheers
Editor
1980s
- 1980
The Escape
Editor
The Satanic Socks
Editor
Wrote 16
2010s
- 2012
Asylum of Darkness
Writer
- 2010
2000s
- 2004
- 2001
Train Quest
Story
- 2000
Sex Files: Ancient Desires
Writer
1990s
- 1998
Iron Thunder
Writer
Public Enemy
Writer
- 1993
Things
Writer
- 1990
Silhouette
Writer
1980s
- 1989
Beyond Dream's Door
Writer
- 1988
Come to Me Softly
Writer
HE!
Writer
- 1984
The Shadows of Summer
Writer
- 1980
The Escape
Writer
The Satanic Socks
Writer
Acted in 8
2020s
- 2022
Valkyrie and Jack: A Love Story
Adrian
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
Aliens vs. Titanic
Fishy
2000s
- 2006
Psychon Invaders
James Blabberon
- 2004
1990s
- 1993
The Flesh Merchant
Carl the Bartender
1980s
- 1980
The Escape
Man
Produced 2
2010s
- 2012
Asylum of Darkness
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2002
Other crew 1
1980s
- 1987
Carts
Cinematography
Appearances1
1980s
- 1980
The Satanic Socks
Narrator