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Rachel Talalay (born July 16, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American director and producer, best known for directing "Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare" (1991) and "Tank Girl" (1995). Since the 1990s she has worked extensively as a television director. She is also a film professor at the University of British Columbia.
Rachel Talalay is an American filmmaker and educator known for her transition from production assistant on John Waters films to a prolific director of genre television and cult cinema.
She is best known for directing the cult film "Tank Girl," the horror sequel "Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare," and numerous fan-favorite episodes of "Doctor Who."
Her work often spans science fiction, horror, and fantasy, characterized by an energetic and genre-savvy approach that bridges indie roots with high-profile television production.
Rachel Talalay is a professor in the Department of Theatre and Film at the University of British Columbia.