Here are some notable horror screenwriters:
- Stephen King:
- Although primarily known as a novelist, King has penned several screenplays for films like “Sleepwalkers” (1992) and “Maximum Overdrive” (1986).
- John Carpenter:
- Known for “Halloween” (1978), “The Fog” (1980), and “Prince of Darkness” (1987), among others.
- Wes Craven:
- The mind behind “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (1984) and “Scream” (1996).
- George A. Romero:
- Known for pioneering the zombie genre with films like “Night of the Living Dead” (1968).
- Clive Barker:
- Barker wrote the screenplay for “Hellraiser” (1987), based on his own novella.
- Leigh Whannell:
- Known for co-creating “Saw” (2004) and writing “Insidious” (2010).
- James Wan:
- Co-writer of “Saw” (2004) and a prominent figure in modern horror cinema.
- Simon Barrett:
- Known for his collaborations with Adam Wingard on films like “You’re Next” (2011) and “The Guest” (2014).
- Jordan Peele:
- The writer and director of modern horror films “Get Out” (2017) and “Us” (2019).
- Ari Aster:
- Writer and director of “Hereditary” (2018) and “Midsommar” (2019).
- Rob Zombie:
- A musician turned filmmaker, known for “House of 1000 Corpses” (2003) and “The Devil’s Rejects” (2005).
These screenwriters have contributed significantly to the horror genre, each bringing their unique style and terrifying visions to the screen.