From the crypts of Los Angeles, Count R.J. De León Vega is a filmmaker, writer, musician, and special FX artist carving a blood-soaked path through the horror genre. With a creative soul haunted by the macabre, he fuses old-school terror with cutting-edge techniques, crafting films defined by visceral practical effects, atmospheric visuals, and punk-fueled storytelling.  His award-winning slasher short Pumpkin Guts: Devil’s Night introduced audiences to a twisted cinematic universe of unforgettable killers and cult icons, earning recognition at ShockFest, Spooky Empire, and Hollywood HorrorFest. Beyond film, R.J. channels his dark vision through music, drawing on the raw energy of goth, punk, outlaw country, and metal to create immersive soundscapes and music videos that bleed into his cinematic world.  As the founder of Pumpkin Cult Studios, R.J. continues to serve up cutting-edge slashers and macabre madness, guided by the belief that “art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.”