Average ROI: 380%
ROI Rank: 109
 
Well, Jim Gillespie may not be in the top 100, but at 109 he’s still in the top 6% of directors in the Fresh Kernels Database. And with his A-List status, he’s probably not too worried about those other 94% anyway.
 

Jim Gillespie is a British film director known for his work in the horror genre. He is best known for directing the 1997 slasher film “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and its sequel “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer.” He has also directed other horror films such as “D-Tox” and “Venom.”
 

July 25, 1963
 

Jim Gillespie was born in Liverpool, England.
 

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Average ROI: 67%
ROI Rank: 597
 
Well, Joe Carnahan may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of ROI, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. And hey, being a B-List director is still better than being a C-List celebrity, right?
 

Joe Carnahan is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on May 9, 1969, in Sacramento, California. Carnahan is best known for directing the films “Narc,” “Smokin’ Aces,” “The A-Team,” and “The Grey.” He has also directed episodes of television shows such as “The Blacklist” and “The Mandalorian.” Carnahan is known for his gritty, action-packed style and his collaborations with actors such as Liam Neeson and Bradley Cooper.
 

January 9, 1969.
 

Joe Carnahan was born in Sacramento, California.
 

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Average ROI: -98%
ROI Rank: 1,028
 
Well, Joey Lauren Adams may not be in the top 50%, but at least she’s not in the bottom 50% either. And hey, being a B-List director is still better than being a C-List actor.
 

Joey Lauren Adams is an American actress, writer, and director. She is best known for her roles in films such as “Chasing Amy” and “Big Daddy.” As a director, she has directed several independent films, including “Come Early Morning” and “The Breakup Artist.” She has also written and produced for television, including the series “United States of Tara.”
 

April 9, 1968.
 

Joey Lauren Adams was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say John Herzfeld’s Average ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if the haystack was made up of 1,999 other directors and he was the only needle. And with a Status of F-List, it’s safe to say he’s not exactly the cream of the crop. Sorry, John.
 

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March 14, 1947
 

John Herzfeld was born in the United States.
 

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Average ROI: 112%
ROI Rank: 466
 
Well, John Musker may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 25% of directors with a 466th ranking. That’s like getting a participation trophy at the Olympics!
 

John Musker is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his work on several successful Disney animated films. He co-directed classics such as “The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin,” and “Moana” with his longtime collaborator Ron Clements. Musker retired from Disney in 2018 after a 41-year career with the company.
 

November 8, 1953.
 

John Musker was born in Chicago, Illinois.
 

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Average ROI: 100%
ROI Rank: 506
 
John Woo may not be in the top 10% of directors in terms of ROI, but with a rank of 506 out of nearly 2,000, he’s definitely still on the A-List. Plus, he’s got enough slow-motion doves and explosions to make any movie a hit in our hearts.
 

John Woo is a Hong Kong film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his highly stylized action films. He gained international recognition in the 1980s and 1990s with films such as A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, and Hard Boiled. He later transitioned to Hollywood and directed films such as Face/Off and Mission: Impossible II.
 

September 22, 1946.
 

John Woo was born in Guangzhou, China.
 

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Average ROI: 13%
ROI Rank: 742
 
Well, Jonathan Mostow may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. And hey, being an A-List director is still pretty impressive, even if it’s not quite A+ material.
 

Jonathan Mostow is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing the films “Breakdown,” “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,” and “Surrogates.” Mostow began his career in the film industry as a writer and director of independent films before moving on to bigger budget Hollywood productions. He has also worked in television, directing episodes of shows such as “From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series” and “Hunters.”
 

November 27, 1961
 

Jonathan Mostow was born in Woodbridge, Connecticut.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Josh Brandon’s Average ROI is so low, it’s like he’s competing with a bunch of toddlers making lemonade stands. He’s definitely on the F-List, but hey, at least he’s not last…right? Maybe he should stick to directing cat videos on YouTube.
 

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Average ROI: -43%
ROI Rank: 869
 
Well, Julia Ducournau may be on the F-List, but at least she’s in the top 50% of directors with a solid 869th place ranking and a respectable ROI of [insert percentage here].
 

Julia Ducournau is a French film director and screenwriter known for her work in the horror genre. She was born on November 18, 1983, in Paris, France. Ducournau studied film at La Fémis, a prestigious film school in Paris, and began her career as a director with the short film Junior in 2011. Her feature film debut, Raw (2016), premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and received critical acclaim for its visceral and provocative portrayal of a young woman’s coming-of-age story. Ducournau’s work often explores themes of identity, sexuality, and the human body. She is considered one of the most exciting and innovative filmmakers working today.
 

November 18, 1983.
 

Julia Ducournau was born in Paris, France.
 

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Average ROI: -76%
ROI Rank: 955
 
Well, Justin Chadwick may be ranked 955 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not in the bottom 1%! And hey, being on the F-List just means he’s part of an exclusive club, right?
 

Justin Chadwick is a British film and television director. He is best known for directing the films “The Other Boleyn Girl” and “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom”. Chadwick has also directed several episodes of popular television series such as “Bleak House” and “The Crown”.
 

October 5, 1968
 

Justin Chadwick was born in Salford, England.
 

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