John Erick Dowdle

John Erick Dowdle, born on December 9, 1972, is a renowned American film director and screenwriter, famed especially for his work on horror films. He commonly collaborates with his brother, Drew Dowdle, who often takes up the role of a producer and co-screenwriter with him. John's early life was spent in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, followed by a multitude of educational transitions. He attended St. Thomas Academy, a military-styled, all-boys, Catholic high school before moving to Iowa City, Iowa to join the University of Iowa. John then trekked to Manhattan, New York City, attending New York University's film program, marking his shift from writing to film. When Dowdle was fresh out of college, he directed his first feature, the 1996 film Full Moon Rising. His second film, The Dry Spell, kickstarted the collaborative effort between the Dowdle brothers, Drew having produced as John wrote, directed, and edited it. The brothers have since been known as The Brothers Dowdle. Their notable works include horror films like Quarantine, Devil, based on M. Night Shyamalan's storybook, and As Above, So Below. Additionally, they contributed to the 2015 thriller film No Escape, featuring stars Owen Wilson and Pierce Brosnan. Dowdle has also been announced as the director for the film adaptation of Jack Kilburn's novel, Afraid. In 2017, the duo co-created the miniseries Waco, aired on Paramount Network in 2018. They announced a project focused on newspaper columnist Dorothy Kilgallen, who died under unresolved circumstances in 1965.**