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Trent Haaga

Trent Haaga

Actor, writer and producer, also director · Born January 1, 1971 (55) · Los Angeles, California, USA

Trent Haaga is a "horror junkie" in the film industry, working as an actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and assistant director. His career focuses on independent cult films, and maintains close collaboration with Troma Entertainment, founded by Lloyd Kaufman, with his works often falling within genres such as horror, science fiction, and dark comedy. Haaga entered the industry in the 1990s as an actor, appearing in Troma cult film Terror Firmer as the lead, gradually moving into assistant directing roles. In the 2000s, he appears in films such as Living and Dead, Deadgirl, Starry Eyes, and the Killjoy series. He also directed movies such as Chop and 68 Kills.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 1, 1971 (55)
From
Los Angeles, California, USA
Works as
Actor, writer and producer, also director
Titles
35 on MovieCove · 72 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 50% in 30 days

What are Trent Haaga's films like?

Across their 28 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Morality.

Genres

Comedy9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 14th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Horror8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 7th percentile
: browse their Horror movies
Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 9th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 37th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 33rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
39%
Morality
28%
Bonds
11%
Power
7%
Self
7%
Society
5%
Ideas
3%
Survival14 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge5 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception5 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma5 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence5 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeObsession2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 28 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Wry: How sincerely it treats its story and characters, from ironic to earnest. Browse their wry movies.
Tone · Sincerity
ironicearnest

A split, not a type: Ironic 12 · Wry 2 · Earnest 13

Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 11 · Serious 5 · Dark 12

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 13 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 9

Intense: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their intense movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 8 · Intense 18

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 15 · Whiplash 8

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 13 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 10

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 15 · Relentless 5

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 14 · Engaged 13 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 13 · Affecting 5 · Heavy 10

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 18 · Open-ended 9 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 3 of 4 analyzed roles.

Shadow
3 of 4
Shapeshifter
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
21
Dread
17
Absurd
16
Thrilling
6
Manic
5
Other
10

How their films linger

Unsettling16 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun14 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteInfuriating6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 10 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet9
  • Tragic6
  • Ambiguous9

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Trent Haaga's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 28 of their 35 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (22).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Trent Haaga's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

72 credits, 35 with a MovieCove page; 10 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Nameless(2026)

    as TJ Emerson

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Robot Dracula(2026)

    as Trent

  • Killjoy: Terrify (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Killjoy

  • An American Masquerade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Bronson

  • Amityville Bigfoot(2024)

    as Clive

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Free LSD (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Officer 1

  • Teddy Told Me To(2023)

    as Theo

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Slice! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Trent

  • Hazard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Writer

  • Mad Heidi(2022)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Deathcember(2019)

    Director · Writer

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Killjoy's Carnage Caravan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Killjoy

  • Girl on the Third Floor(2019)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • It Came from the Desert(2017)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Deadtime Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Spectre / Electrician (segment "Million Dollar Death") (archive footage)

  • Bad Match(2017)

    as Detective Dean

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • 68 Kill(2017)

    Director · Screenplay

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Killjoy's Psycho Circus(2016)

    as Killjoy

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Deadly Daughters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Writer

  • Tales of Halloween(2015)

    as Nelson

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • American Muscle(2014)

    as Styles

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Starry Eyes(2014)

    as Trent

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Killing Daddy(2014)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Blood Shed(2013)

    as Eckardt

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • The Dead Reborn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Producer · Writer

  • Cheap Thrills(2013)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • 616: Paranormal Incident(2013)

    as Hooper

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Heebie Jeebies(2013)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Killjoy Goes to Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Killjoy

  • Stay at Home Dad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as J.R.

  • TalhotBlond(2012)

    Teleplay

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • American Maniacs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Writer

  • Return to Blood Fart Lake(2011)

    Thanks

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Where the Dead Go to Die(2012)

    as Ralph's Dad (voice)

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Chop(2011)

    Director · Producer

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Killjoy 3(2010)

    as Killjoy / Psychologist

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Jessicka Rabid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Marley Hoffman

  • Someone's Knocking at the Door(2009)

    as Officer Tyler

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Killer Biker Chicks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Bo

  • Psycho Holocaust (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Buddy

  • Ski Wolf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Ralston Zabku

  • The Trek (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as TJ Emerson

  • Deadgirl(2008)

    Screenplay

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Bonnie & Clyde vs. Dracula (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Clyde

  • Slices (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Professor Lucius Phibes

  • Uchuujin from Outer Space (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Sands

  • Splatter Disco (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Kent Chubb

  • Gimme Skelter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Luther

  • Living & Dying(2007)

    as Max Reichmann

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • The Devil's Muse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Red / Bobby Manley

  • Legend of the Sandsquatch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as J. Wallace

  • Easter Bunny, Kill! Kill!(2006)

    Producer · as Bum/Donald

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Gag(2006)

    as Officer Wood

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Die and Let Live (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Emmanuel Frum

  • Cutting Room! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Brian

  • Suburban Nightmare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Charles Rosenblad

  • Dr. Horror's Erotic House of Idiots (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Mark Adams

  • Tales from the Crapper(2004)

    as Guy at the Party

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Devil's Moon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Cletus

  • Tales from the Grave (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Producer · Writer · as Eric

  • The Ghouls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Producer · as Clift

  • Zombiegeddon(2003)

    as Ted Kopafeel

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Deadly Stingers(2003)

    as Elroy

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Hell Asylum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Line Producer · Writer · as Spectre / Electrician

  • Operation Midnight Climax (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Lyle

  • Dead & Rotting(2002)

    Producer · as Eric

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Killjoy 2: Deliverance from Evil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Line Producer · as Killjoy

  • Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV(2000)

    Casting · Line Producer · Screenplay · as Tex Diaper

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Mulva: Zombie Ass Kicker! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as James Vanbrunt

  • Troma's Edge TV (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 20 episodes · as Troma Superstar Trent Haaga

  • Terror Firmer(1998)

    as Jerry

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Head of the Family II: Sirens of Seduction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Dr. Vott

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 70 titles, 69 of them dated from 1999 to 2026; peak year 2013.

Biggest box office

Living & Dying (2007)

$336K worldwide

Highest rated

Cheap Thrills (2013)

Midcredits 70th

Most popular right now

Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2000)

Film career

19992026

Peak 2013 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting56 of 70: 49 only acting, 7 with another role · typical Midcredits score10thDirecting3 of 70: 1 only directing, 2 with another roleWriting15 of 70: 9 only writing, 6 with another role · typical Midcredits score44thProducing8 of 70: 0 only producing, 8 with another roleOther crew2 of 70: 1 only other crew, 1 with another role

70 titles, 10 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 3 of them.

By decade

1990s1 · acting2000s33 · 32 acting · 8 crew2010s26 · 14 acting · 12 crew2020s9 · 8 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 23% of 13 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Trent Haaga's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 11th percentile, the median of the 34 of 35 with a score; across their 28 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 15th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

15thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 28

Approval · how many liked their films

17thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 28

Reach · how many have seen their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 28

Midcredits score across 34 titles, by percentile

  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th22

Shape of the crowd

24 of their 34 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Panned2
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed24

Most divisive · actor

Zombiegeddon (2003)

95th percentile spread · 67% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · writer

Cheap Thrills (2013)

Midcredits 70th · 62% liked

Reviewers score the acting 43/100 in their films, across 24 reviewed titles; fans 67, detractors 25. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Trent Haaga's work okay for kids?

Across up to 10 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, sex & nudity, profanity, alcohol & drugs and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore9 titles69–93 · median 85 · severeheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity10 titles42–82 · median 54 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity7 titles61–92 · median 83 · severeheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs7 titles42–81 · median 68 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense8 titles57–89 · median 74 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Trent Haaga work with?

People who share at least 2 of Trent Haaga's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Caleb Emerson shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles