Mark L. Lester is an American film director and producer. He is best known for producing and directing high-action movies like Class of 1984 (1982), Firestarter (1984), Commando (1985), Double Take (1998), Stealing Candy (2002) and Pterodactyl (2005). His 2013 release includes Poseidon Rex, an action-adventure movie that stars Brian Krause, Anne McDaniels and Steven Helmkamp in pivotal roles.