Kai E. Bogatzki is a German director and editor known for his work in genre cinema, especially psychological horror with strong thriller elements. His films stand out for their tight storytelling, unsettling atmospheres, and powerful twists.
Before stepping behind the camera, he built a prolific career as an editor, working on over thirty short and feature films. This background giveshim a sharp command of pacing and dramatic tension.
He made his feature directorial debut with Scars of Xavier (2017), followed by The Behemoth (2025), a Lovecraftian and apocalyptic tale. Hisupcoming film Obscure (in postproduction) continues in the same dark, paranoid vein. Bogatzki’s work is immersive, visceral, and unpredictable, establishing him as one of the rising voices in contemporary European horror.