Steve Gray is a name that you might not be familiar with yet but you most definitely will be familiar with soon. Artist, musician, audio producer, director, and narrator, there is almost no hat that Gray hasn’t worn in the media industry when it comes to music, audio, and visual production. In building insight through these various fields, his experience has led him to his current passion, film direction. 

In fact, you might have read about one of his most anticipated film direction projects, which is in production at the moment, on our site before. It is none other than the upcoming horror film OINK The Dark Pig. 

OINK The Dark Pig makes use of the classic ‘70s and ‘80s Slasher horror film tropes to tell the story of a no-mercy serial killer who wears a grotesque and fear-inducing pig mask while he goes on his maniac frenzy killing spree. He stalks a young nursing student who is house-sitting in rural Florida and amidst all the havoc he wreaks, is being stalked himself. Oink is being hunted down by an unforgiving detective who is hellbent on bringing him down and bringing him to justice. 

If you’d like to know more about the film in detail, check out our articles explaining all about the film coming to screens near you soon and the talented women behind the production. 

Back to talking about the talent that is Steve Gray… Anyone who knows Gray would agree that he is synonymous with the word ‘multi-talented’. So, today, we’ll take a dive into the artistic vision of Steve Gray, his journey and experiences, past accomplishments, and what makes him tick as a creative.

The Musician

Firstly, Steve Gray boasts a diverse discography in the alternative genre. Some of his best hits include titles like ‘Falling Rain’, ‘Murder of Crows’, and ‘The Toad King’, an instrumental which is the theme song to the audiobook of the same name, The Toad King, available on Audible. 

You can check out more of his music on platforms like Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music.

The Mixed Media Artist 

As far as being an artist goes, Steve Gray’s forte is in mixed media. Bringing his imaginative visuals to life, he has mastered the tattooing and digital graphics fields. 

Drawing since he was still wet behind the ears, Gray has indulged in art for over 40 years. His niche is in the dark arts and he prides himself on creating all things simultaneously beautiful, strange, and terrifying. This translates to his work as a tattooist too, proving that his art is not just a temporary means to entertainment, but a permanent fixture in the lives of those who get to experience it. 
To see more of his mixed media work check out his portfolio website.

The Wordsmith & Visionary – Writer, Narrator, And Director

Just when you think that you’ve gotten to know all about his talents, he surprises you with more. Gray is also a wordsmith in several senses of the term. He has written several short stories and has been a contributing narrator for YouTube channels such as the Candle-Lit Room YouTube channel and the Chilling Tales for Dark Nights YouTube channel. 

Some of the works that Gray has written, directed, and voiced on those respective channels include BESTIAL, The Vampire Testament, Black Vineyard, Terror in the Cabin, The Devil’s Bane, and Dark Stalkers. 

“I especially appreciate the fact that there were multiple voice actors in this story, as well as the sound effects and overall production value, both of which were extremely high!” – YouTube review of BESTIAL

His audiobook titles also form part of an expansive library where you can get a better glimpse of his work. Gray has narrated and produced several works available on platforms such as Amazon, Audible, and Apple Music. These titles include The Devil’s Rite, VAMPIRES, Those Among Us, The House on Creep Street, and Zombie Trail, just to name a few.

“The stories are stellar but the narration by Steve Gray really brought it together. Gray engages the reader and keeps the suspense at every word. I highly suggest this one on audio.” – Audible review of VAMPIRES

With many titles of his own, Gray also values the power of quality collaboration. For instance, he has worked with Kane Hodder as the producer of his biographical audiobook called, Unmasked. Many might be familiar with Kane Hodder as the character Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th film franchise. He is also renowned for his other characters including Victor Crowley in the Hatchet horror movie series.

With accolades like this under his belt and considering his multitude of skills, we’re excited to see more of Gray’s artistic endeavors come to fruition in the future. 

Steve Gray’s Current Project – Upcoming Horror Film OINK The Dark Pig 

As we mentioned before, Gray’s next highly-anticipated project is called OINK The Dark Pig. It is currently in production, with Gray as the director, and horror enthusiasts are already sharing their excitement for the film’s release all over social media. Under the newly formed production company Frog Fat Pictures, this will be Gray’s first feature film. As such, he is going the extra mile to ensure the film’s quality by also performing SPFX and Creature Makeup for the film, in addition to directing.

Gray plans to utilize all of the personal knowledge and experience that he’s gained over the course of his career to create something truly terrifying (in the best way) yet artistic at the same time. He boasts an exceptional cast and crew that will bring his vision and creation to horrific life on screen.

Make sure to keep up with OINK The Dark Pig’s release and watch it when it comes out! 

OINK The Dark Pig will be completed in the early fall and showcased at select outdoor film events surrounding the Halloween season of 2024. It will also be distributed through various streaming platforms, leading up to a DVD release. 

What do you think of director Steve Gray and his journey? Let us know in the comments!