Hand Gag Hall of Fame My favorite form of restraint is also the simplest: covering a man's mouth tightly with your hand, rendering him unable to cry for help or even object to his captivity. The ultimate power move. So I decided to make a list of my favorite hand gag scenes from my movies. The list spans nearly two decades, from the very first movie I made to my most recent production. All of these guys deserve a hand.

# 6: Hitchhiker's Odyssey My version of the Odyssey starts with a hand gag scene, but it really gets going when I get to the Sirens -- represented here by the evil DJ Psiren, who produces literal trance music to enslave young men. His acolytes go out to find other victims, ensuring their silence as they are captured. See the Video

# 7: Camp Fear Horror movies tend to have a lot of hand gag moments. The first hand gag I ever remember seeing on a big screen was in Friday the 13th 3D, and by far the best hand gag I ever saw on screen was the one in American Werewolf in Paris. So when I made my tribute to 80s slasher films, I had to include a hand gag scene, and this one turned out really well. See the Video

# 8: Secret Society This scene has a lot of my favorite elements. First off, these guys were wonderful to be around. Billy became a close friend for years, as did Kevin and Patrick, who later got married to each other. And they rip open his shirt, which is always hot. It's also a very long scene, and they keep him quiet for a while before gagging him with the shreds of his T-shirt (one of my favorite ways to gag someone). And of course, bonus points for the black leather glove. See the Video

# 9: Dial K for Kidnapping This is Darrion's first appearance on the list, but it definitely won't be the last. That boy really liked to be hand-gagged. This scene is a classic ambush, with the kidnapper lying in wait. We actually shot this in my living room, where I am sitting as I write this. Still a perfect place to take someone by surprise. See the Video

# 10: Do Not Disturb I improvised this simple script with friends who were visiting, using their hotel room. The crucial moment was the poor, unsuspecting hotel manager being grabbed from behind, silenced with a firm hand over his protesting mouth. Bonus points for the black glove. See the Video