This Oct. 21, 2019 file photo shows director Deon Taylor at a special screening of his film, “Black and Blue”, in New York. After making successful movies independently for 15 years, Hollywood is starting to take notice of Taylor. This year he has two major films in theaters. “The Intruder” became a solid hit in May, and his police thriller “Black and Blue” opens nationwide Thursday. (Photo by Christopher Smith/Invision/AP, File)