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David Twohy

David Twohy

Writing·b. 1955·Los Angeles County, California, USA

9 horror credits

David Twohy (born 18 October 1955) is an American screenwriter and director. Some of his most notable work came from his writing credits, which include The Fugitive (1993), Waterworld (1995), and G.I. Jane (1997). However, he is probably best known for his directorial efforts, which include the "Chronicles of Riddick" series; Pitch Black in 2000, The Chronicles of Riddick in 2004, and Riddick in 2013. A fourth film in the franchise was announced in 2023 and is set to be written and directed by Twohy.

Director6 films

Riddick

Riddick

Director

2013
A Perfect Getaway

A Perfect Getaway

Director

2009
Below

Below

Director

2002
Pitch Black

Pitch Black

Director

2000 3.0
The Arrival

The Arrival

Director

1996
Timescape

Timescape

Director

1992

Writer8 films

Riddick

Riddick

Writer

2013
A Perfect Getaway

A Perfect Getaway

Screenplay

2009
Below

Below

Screenplay

2002
Pitch Black

Pitch Black

Screenplay

2000 3.0
The Arrival

The Arrival

Screenplay

1996
Timescape

Timescape

Screenplay

1992
Warlock

Warlock

Screenplay

1989
Critters 2

Critters 2

Writer

1988 3.0

Actor1 film

Below

Below

British Captain

2002

Other Crew1 film

Warlock: The Armageddon

Warlock: The Armageddon

Characters

1993