James Kniest

Movies

The Free Fall
Cinematography
Sara wakes from a coma to a life she doesn't remember; a fragile, slippery reality that spirals into a nightmare where nothing is as it seems.
The Wheel
Director of Photography
A woman receives an antique toy Ferris wheel from her husband to sell in their shop. However, once nightfall hits, the wheel is not as innocent as it seems – bringing an entity into her world with sinister intentions.
Crawlers
Director of Photography
On Saint Patrick's day—a night of wild parties and drunken revelry—three unlikely friends band together to save a college town from a vicious horde of body-snatching aliens.
A Nasty Piece of Work
Director of Photography
A mid-level corporate employee finds out he’s not getting the Christmas bonus he was expecting, but his boss invites him to earn a promotion by beating his professional rival in a violent competition.
Uncanny Annie
Director of Photography
On Halloween night a group of college students get trapped in a mysterious board game that brings their darkest secrets and fears to life, where they must play to escape…and win to survive.
Wish Upon
Additional Photography
A teenage girl discovers a box with magical powers, but those powers comes with a deadly price.
The Bye Bye Man
Director of Photography
When three college students move into an old house off campus, they unwittingly unleash a supernatural entity known as The Bye Bye Man, who comes to prey upon them once they discover his name. The friends must try to save each other, all the while keeping The Bye Bye Man's existence a secret to save others from the same deadly fate.
Within
Director of Photography
A widower, his daughter, and his new wife move into a peaceful neighborhood. At first it appears to be a perfect neighborhood but the family quickly realize that something is not right about their new home.
Hush
Director of Photography
A deaf woman is stalked by a psychotic killer in her secluded home.
Annabelle
Director of Photography
A couple begins to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage doll shortly after their home is invaded by satanic cultists.
Walkabout
Director of Photography
A novice filmmaker records wild-animal attacks and other mishaps marring a Christian youth group's outing.