John Hyams
Film director · 2 films (2009–2012)
John Hyams is a director whose work here spans Universal Soldier: Regeneration (2009) to Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012), across action and science fiction. All 72 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
John Hyams is an American screenwriter, director and cinematographer, best known for his involvement in the "Universal Soldier" series, for which he has directed two installments. Hyams is the son of director Peter Hyams.
Born 19 December 1964 · United States of America
Directing style
John Hyams constructs claustrophobic, high-tension environments by favoring shallow depth of field and tight medium shots or closeups, keeping the camera consistently locked at eye level to trap the viewer within the immediate space of the characters. His scenes are overwhelmingly set within dark interiors lit by the harsh, unglamorous glow of fluorescent fixtures, windows, and exposed practicals. This clinical atmosphere is reinforced by a dominant cool, desaturated color grade built on a slate-gray and slate-blue palette, punctuated by sharp, aggressive accents of blood red.
Films directed by John Hyams
About John Hyams
When was John Hyams born?
John Hyams was born on 19 December 1964 in United States of America.
What films has John Hyams directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: Universal Soldier: Regeneration (2009) and Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012).
Search every frame of John Hyams’s films
All 72 indexed frames from 2 films directed by John Hyams — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.