He and twin brother
Mark Polonia began making low-budget horror
films as teenagers, continuing into the 1990s. They produced, wrote,
directed, edited and often acted in over 20 horror movies. Their first
film was the 1987 movie
Splatter Farm (1987). While their
work lacked almost any budget whatsoever, the pair continued to work
and mentor others because of their love of the movies. They worked up
until John's sudden death at age 39, in 2008.