Biography
Oren Koules is an American film producer born on January 31, 1961 in La Grange Park, Illinois. Koules is co-founder of Evolution Entertainment, a production company involved in both film and television. In film, Koules has produced several titles across the horror genre, including the Saw series, which began with Saw (2004) and continued with Saw II (2005), Saw VI (2009), and Jigsaw (2017). The franchise became known for its distinctive premise and commercial success. Koules also produced Catacombs (2007), another horror film, and the upcoming Trust (2025).
In addition to horror, Koules has worked in other genres. Earlier in his career, Koules produced Set It Off (1996), a crime thriller centered on a bank heist. The film featured a cast led by Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Vivic…
