Segments of Christians often write off the horror genre and movies like Friday the 13th because of the emphasis on evil, the supernatural and violence, but one filmmaker has helped challenge the way many religious viewers see horror. Not only is Derrickson currently one of the most influential directors in the horror genre, he’s also a devout Christian who isn’t afraid to incorporate deeper spiritual messages into his films. Doctor Strange may be a decidedly contemporary story, but by utilizing elements of horror and the supernatural, Derrickson is following in the footsteps of other Christian writers who have used dark imagery as a way to tell stories that are grounded in faith.