Keith Thomas (director)
American director, screenwriter, producer, and author
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Keith Thomas is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and author. He is best known for directing horror films such as The Vigil (2019) and Firestarter (2022).
Keith Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Occupations | Film director, Screenwriter, Producer, Author |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Notable work | |
| Website | www |
Career
In 2017, he founded the production company Night Platform and began his career by directing, writing, and producing the horror short film Arkane.[1] In 2019, he directed the supernatural horror feature film The Vigil.[2][3] In December 2019, Thomas signed on to direct the Stephen King adaptation Firestarter.[4][5] In September 2021, Thomas was hired to direct an episode on the Netflix series Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities.[6][7] In February 2022, Thomas directed, wrote, and produced the music video I Disappear (When You're Near), for A Place to Bury Strangers' album See Through You.[8][9] In May 2022, Thomas stated that there are ongoing discussions to possibly expand Firestarter into a franchise.[10] By May 2023, he wrote the screenplay for The First Omen, which serves as a prequel to The Omen (1976).[11]
Thomas also wrote the novels The Clarity, Dahlia Black, and The Dunnie.
Personal life
Filmography
Short film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Arkane | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Feature film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Vigil | Yes | Yes |
| 2022 | Firestarter | Yes | No |
| 2024 | The First Omen | No | Yes |
Television
| Year | Title | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities | Episode "Pickman's Model" |
Music video
| Year | Title | Artist | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | I Disappear (When You're Near) | A Place to Bury Strangers | [8] |
Bibliography
- The Clarity (2018)
- Dahlia Black (2019)
- The Dunnie (2022)
Accolades
For his work on The First Omen, he was nominated for "Best Screenplay" at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards.[14]