Leigh Janiak: Film Director and Screenwriter

• Date of Birth: February 1, 1980
• Birthplace: Ohio, USA
• Parents: Karen L. Janiak and Nestor K. Janiak
• Spouse: Ross Duffer (married December 22, 2015)

Biography
Leigh Janiak is an American film director and screenwriter known for her work in the horror and mystery genres. She made her feature film directorial debut with Honeymoon (2014), a horror/mystery starring Rose Leslie (famous for Game of Thrones) and Harry Treadaway (Penny Dreadful’s Dr. Victor Frankenstein). Since then, she has built a reputation for her dynamic storytelling and innovative approach to genre filmmaking.

Janiak garnered significant attention when she was announced as the director and co-writer for a sequel to the 1996 cult thriller The Craft. She also directed episodes for the popular television series Scream: The TV Series (2015) and Outcast (2016), showcasing her ability to handle suspense and horror on both the big and small screens.

Fear Street: Part One – 1994

Fear Street: Part Two – 1978

Fear Street: Part Three – 1666

Personal Life
Leigh has been married to Ross Duffer, co-creator of Stranger Things, since December 2015.