James Steele Haney
Actor
Steele is a Kentucky-born, Las Vegas-based writer and director specializing in elevated psychological horror. His work explores obsession, identity, isolation, and the quiet unraveling of the human mind through intimate, character-driven stories.
He recently wrote, directed, produced, and starred in Tales of the Macabre, a psychological horror short set on Halloween night 1984. The film premiered in Las Vegas and is currently screening on the festival circuit.
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Drawing from his background in storytelling, branding, and creative direction, Steele creates visually distinctive films rooted in emotional tension, period detail, and the darker corners of small-town America.
He is currently developing several feature films, including ReddeR, Greenville Society, and Superstar Blvd.
Known for
Acting1
- 2026Tales of the Macabre as Frederick Valtese, Man's Radio Voice
Behind the camera1
- 2026Tales of the Macabre Director, Writer, Producer, Lead Set Dresser