Tim Pine was born on 8 April 1983 in Adelaide, South Australia, to parents of English, Dutch and German descent. He is an Australian director and writer, known for Spithood (2024). Viewed by critics as a fancy slasher with clever kill sequences, This Australian indie thriller was made with the help of an American investor, and quickly picked up and distributed by UK's Devilworks. Spithood premiered on U.S. Prime Video on 25 October 2024.