Life in Film: Darin Scott

Who can write, direct and produce movies? Darin Scott can.

Director, Writer and Producer Darin Scott - Throughout his career in Hollywood, Darin Scott has filled the three most highly lauded positions that a behind-the-camera person would want to have: director, producer and writer. Having done it all from horror movies to 'hood movies (and in some cases horror movies set in the 'hood), BET Star Cinema takes a look back at Scott's most recognizable features.(Photo: Courtesy imdb.com)

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Director, Writer and Producer Darin Scott - Throughout his career in Hollywood, Darin Scott has filled the three most highly lauded positions that a behind-the-camera person would want to have: director, producer and writer. Having done it all from horror movies to 'hood movies (and in some cases horror movies set in the 'hood), BET Star Cinema takes a look back at Scott's most recognizable features.(Photo: Courtesy imdb.com)

Femme Fatales TV Series (2011) - Credit: Director and WriterBased on a men's magazine of the same name, the scandalous Cinemax TV series had many TV critics up in arms and furthered the network's "Skinamax" nickname.(Photo: Courtesy Four Amigos Pictures)

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Femme Fatales TV Series (2011) - Credit: Director and WriterBased on a men's magazine of the same name, the scandalous Cinemax TV series had many TV critics up in arms and furthered the network's "Skinamax" nickname.(Photo: Courtesy Four Amigos Pictures)

Dark House (2009) - Credit: Director and WriterSeveral actors soon discover that the haunted house they were employed to work in really is haunted.(Photo: Courtesy Fatal Frame Pictures)

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Dark House (2009) - Credit: Director and WriterSeveral actors soon discover that the haunted house they were employed to work in really is haunted.(Photo: Courtesy Fatal Frame Pictures)

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Waist Deep, Saturday at 11P/10C - Tyrese and Meagan Good are on the run. Take a look at a few other Black gangster films. (Photo:  Universal Pictures)

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Waist Deep (2006) - Credit: WriterScott helped write this action-packed drama that featured Tyrese playing an ex-con looking to save his kidnapped son.(Photo: Courtesy Universal Pictures)

Caught Up (1998) - Credit: Director and Writer A recently released ex-con is looking to start over, but must confront the same treacherous circumstances that led him down the road to street life when he learns that his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend is looking for revenge.(Photo: Courtesy Hell Highwater Pictures)

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Caught Up (1998) - Credit: Director and Writer A recently released ex-con is looking to start over, but must confront the same treacherous circumstances that led him down the road to street life when he learns that his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend is looking for revenge.(Photo: Courtesy Hell Highwater Pictures)

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Tales From the Hood - Produced by Spike Lee, Tales From the Hood was a take on Tales From the Crypt. The movie told five stories which revolved around child abuse, racism and Black on Black crime. Socially poignant, but with a good scare. The film is an urban classic and grossed nearly $12 million.

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Tales From the Hood (1995) - Credit: WriterTaking a unique spin on the anthology horror genre, Scott opted for an urban setting that had both the characters in the film and audience members completely spooked.(Photo: Courtesy Savoy Pictures)

Menace II Society (1993) - Ruby B ‏@ruby187: "'BREAK YO SELFFF' - O Dogg #MenaceIISociety #BlackMovieQuotes @BET" (Photo: New Line Cinema)

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Menace II Society (1993) - Credit: ProducerHaving come on as a producer for what many consider the Hughes Brothers' greatest work, Scott helped bring to life one of the grittiest portrayals of urban life in Watts, CA, to ever grace the silver screen.(Photo: Courtesy New Line Cinema)

The Offspring (1987) - Credit: WriterThis four-story narrative featured the legendary Vincent Price and would be Scott's first foray into anthology horror.(Photo: Courtesy Conquest Productions)

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The Offspring (1987) - Credit: WriterThis four-story narrative featured the legendary Vincent Price and would be Scott's first foray into anthology horror.(Photo: Courtesy Conquest Productions)

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