Scott Beck (born October 22, 1984) and Bryan Woods (born September 14, 1984) are an American filmmaking duo. They created the story for and co-wrote the post-apocalyptic horror film A Quiet Place (2018), and wrote and directed the supernatural thriller Nightlight (2015), the slasher film Haunt (2019), the science fiction film 65 (2023), and the psychological horror film Heretic (2024).
Lives and careers Beck was born in Denver, Colorado and Woods was born in Davenport, Iowa. Both were raised in Bettendorf, Iowa. While attending the University of Iowa together, the two founded Bluebox Films and made the films Her Summer and University Heights. The pair secured a development deal with MTV Films after winning MTVU's Best Film on Campus competition with the film.
In 2015, Beck and Woods wrote and directed Nightlight, released by Lionsgate. In 2016, Beck and Woods sold their original screenplay for A Quiet Place to Paramount Pictures. The film stars Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, the latter of whom also directed and co-wrote the script. A Quiet Place was released in April 2018 to critical acclaim; it has a Rotten Tomatoes approval rating of 95%. It became a major box office hit, grossing over $330 million worldwide.
The duo also wrote and directed the thriller Haunt, produced by Eli Roth. In June 2018, Beck and Woods signed on to write and executive-produce a film adaptation of Stephen King's short story The Boogeyman for 20th Century Fox and 21 Laps Entertainment. Beck & Woods developed the television series Zeroes for Sony Pictures Television and Davis Entertainment. The series is based on the novel by the New York Times best-selling author Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, and Deborah Biancotti.
In May 2020, it was announced that Beck and Woods would write, direct, and produce 65 for Sony Pictures and producer Sam Raimi. The film stars Adam Driver.
In June 2023, it was reported that Hugh Grant would star in Beck and Woods' next film Heretic, which they wrote, directed, and produced for A24.
Other business ventures Beck and Woods are co-owners of The Last Picture House, an independent arthouse cinema in Davenport, Iowa.
Filmography Feature film Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes 2003 Lost/Found Beck is also credited as editorWoods is also credited as assistant director 2004 For Always Woods is also credited as cinematographer, editor and appears as "David Dunne" Her Summer Woods is also credited as cinematographer and editor University Heights Beck is also credited as editor and appears as "Usher"Woods is also credited as assistant director and appears as "Teen #1" 2006 The Bride Wore Blood Both also credited as editors 2015 Nightlight 2018 A Quiet Place Nominated — Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Original ScreenplayNominated — WGA Award for Best Original Screenplay 2019 Haunt 2023 65 The Boogeyman 2024 Heretic Nominated — Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay
Short film Year Title Director Writer Producer Editor Notes 2002 Yearbook Beck also appears as "Andrew" Remembering November Woods is also credited as assistant director 2004 Amber Shades 2007 Imperium Woods is also credited as sound editor 2009 Francis Woods is only credited as cinematographer and appears as "Detective #2" 2010 Impulse
Television Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes 2012 Spread TV movie 2020 50 States of Fright Episode "Almost There" (Part 1, 2 and 3)
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Bluebox Films