Deon Taylor is an American filmmaker, known for his work in horror and thriller films.

He has stated, “Gary, Indiana is the murder capital of the world, so my entire freshman basketball team is dead.

"[1] He played basketball professionally, earning a spot in the NBA Entertainment League.

[6] Taylor’s slasher thriller Chain Letter was released to select theaters on October 1, 2010.

[6] Taylor has paired with Jamie Foxx to co-direct a future national television release titled Tommy's Little Girl.