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Charlie Polinger

Charlie Polinger

Director

Charlie Polinger is an American writer and director. Polinger first emerged on the festival circuit with Fuck Me, Richard (2023), a 15-minute dark comedy short co-directed with Lucy McKendrick that premiered at SXSW Film Festival (2023) and screened at festivals including Seattle and Melbourne.

Polinger’s breakthrough came with his first feature film, The Plague (2025), which he wrote and directed as a psychological drama-thriller. The film premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and received widespread critical recognition.

Where to start: The Masque of the Red Death.

As director 7

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Charlie Polinger movie?

By viewer score, The Masque of the Red Death at 0.0/10.

What are Charlie Polinger’s most popular movies?

The Plague.

How many movies has Charlie Polinger made?

7 films on TMDB, 7 as director.

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