Steven R. Monroe
DirectorActive 2016–2025
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23Hallmark films
6 at Christmas
Audience rating6.4 / 10
across 20 rated films
Weirdness4.1 / 10
Mostly standard issue
Best reviewed
Most recent
If you have spent enough December evenings with Hallmark, you have watched a Steven R. Monroe movie without clocking his name. He has directed 23 of them since 2016, and his instincts run dependable rather than showy. Six are Christmas titles, and most of his work lands in small towns through a long Hallmark winter, played straight with no urge to wink at the camera. His ratings hold steady around 6.4, though the best climb higher: A Bramble House Christmas from 2017 and Love Takes Flight from 2019 both reach 7.1, with Love to the Rescue just behind at 7.0. He is not the director you notice. He is the one quietly keeping the snow falling and the schedule full, which on this network counts for plenty.
Follow & about Steven
- From
- New York
Steven R. Monroe is an American film director and writer. His credits include the remake of the 1978 horror movie I Spit on Your Grave (2010) and its sequel I Spit on Your Grave 2 (2013). He resides in Los Angeles, California.
Steven’s signature
Across 23 films, Steven frequently leans into Christmas, frequently plays a writer and is often set in small towns.
8 hours
8 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies, and counting.
Adds up across 6 festive titles.
Known for
A Bramble House Christmas7.1
Director · 2017
Weirdness 6/10
Christmas in Homestead6.6
Director · 2016
Weirdness 4/10
The Perfect Catch6.6
Director · 2017
Weirdness 3/10
Pumpkin Pie Wars6.6
Director · 2016
Weirdness 3/10
Christmas Connection6.4
Director · 2017
Weirdness 4/10
Love at the Shore6.3
Director · 2017
Weirdness 4/10
On-screen partners
Frequent co-star
Steven’s most frequent on-screen partner is Nikki DeLoach, with 4 films together.
Where Steven fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Steven keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 23 movies
Newest first2020s
7 films- 2025
Mystery Island: Play for KeepsDirector · Resort TownNot ratedWeird 5/10 - 2025
Mystery Island: Winner Takes AllDirector · Resort/VacationNot ratedWeird 7/10 - 2024
Five Gold RingsDirector · ChristmasNot ratedWeird 6/10 - 2022
Caribbean SummerDirector · Wedding Anniversary6.4Weird 4/10 - 2021
A Winter GetawayDirector · Holiday6.4Weird 3/10 - 2020
Christmas Tree LaneDirector · Christmas6.4Weird 3/10 - 2020
USS ChristmasDirector · Christmas6.6Weird 5/10
2010s
16 films- 2019
Forever in My HeartDirector · Small Town6.3Weird 3/10 - 2019
Love Takes FlightDirector · Mother's Day7.1Weird 4/10 - 2019
Love to the RescueDirector · Suburb7.0Weird 4/10 - 2018
Love in DesignDirector · Small Town6.1Weird 4/10 - 2018
Marrying Mr. DarcyDirector · Big City6.0Weird 2/10 - 2018
Reunited at ChristmasDirector · Christmas6.2Weird 5/10 - 2018
The Sweetest HeartDirector · Small Town6.5Weird 2/10 - 2017A Bramble House ChristmasDirector · Christmas7.1Weird 6/10
- 2017
A Harvest WeddingDirector · Rural/Farm6.6Weird 3/10 - 2017
Bad Date ChroniclesDirector · Big City5.8Weird 3/10 - 2017Christmas ConnectionDirector · Christmas6.4Weird 4/10
- 2017Love at the ShoreDirector · Resort/Vacation6.3Weird 4/10
- 2017The Perfect CatchDirector · Small Town6.6Weird 3/10
- 2017
Valentine's AgainDirector · Valentine's Day5.9Weird 8/10 - 2016Christmas in HomesteadDirector · Christmas6.6Weird 4/10
- 2016Pumpkin Pie WarsDirector · Small Town6.6Weird 3/10
Steven’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Steven’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- Steven R. Monroe
Beyond Hallmark
Where else you might recognise Steven from — notable roles outside the Hallmark catalogue.
- I Spit on Your Grave III: Vengeance Is Mineas Executive Producer2015
- The Exorcism of Molly Hartleyas Director2015
- I Spit on Your Grave 2as Director2013
- I Spit on Your Graveas Director2010
- House of 9as Director2005
- Hellraiser: Bloodlineas First Assistant Camera1996
- Babylon 5: The Gatheringas First Assistant Camera1993
- Marked for Deathas First Assistant Camera1990
Steven’s creative circle
Go-to cast
- Nikki DeLoach4 films
- Andrew W. Walker3 films
- Adam Hurtig2 films
- Andrea Brooks2 films
- Andrew Airlie2 films
Who Steven works with
The cast and crew Steven keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next. Bigger circle, more films together.
Movies by year
Ratings profile
Average 6.4 across 20 rated movies — each dot is one film.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has Steven R. Monroe been in?
- We have 23 Hallmark movies on file for Steven R. Monroe, spanning 2016–2025.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is Steven R. Monroe known for?
- Steven is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in small towns, often with enemies-to-lovers.
- What is Steven R. Monroe's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
- Love Takes Flight (2019) is Steven's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 7.1/10 audience rating.
- What is Steven R. Monroe's most popular Hallmark movie?
- A Bramble House Christmas (2017) has more audience votes than any other Steven R. Monroe Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does Steven R. Monroe usually star with?
- Steven has shared 4 films with Nikki DeLoach, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
- Is Steven R. Monroe still making Hallmark movies?
- Yes — the most recent Steven Hallmark film we have is from 2025, so the credits keep coming.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Steven R. Monroe made?
- Steven R. Monroe turns up in 6 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was Steven R. Monroe's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest Steven Hallmark title we have is Pumpkin Pie Wars (2016).
- Where is Steven R. Monroe from?
- Steven is from New York.
- What does Steven R. Monroe do in Hallmark movies?
- Steven R. Monroe works on Hallmark films as director.
Data & sources
Steven’s filmography, credits and ratings are compiled from IMDb, TMDB and Wikipedia, then checked and tidied by the Talking Hallmark team. Last updated August 2026.
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