Eric Red (born February 16, 1961) is an American screenwriter and director, best known for writing the horror classics The Hitcher and Near Dark.
Eric Red has 28 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Hitcher Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Hitcher, The Hitcher, Near Dark. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
