Daniel Boyd
Born (1956-09-14) September 14, 1956
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, author, professor
Notable workChiller, Carbon
Websitedanielboyd.com

Daniel Boyd (born September 14, 1956 in Martinsburg, West Virginia) is an American filmmaker, author, and communications professor.[1] He currently teaches at West Virginia State University, has hosted writing workshops, and received a Fulbright Fellowship in 1998.[2][3]

Boyd is known for his work with Troma Entertainment directing films such as Chillers, which was primarily funded through state grants.[4][5] Boyd retired from directing in 2005 and went into professional wrestling.[3][5] Boyd was inducted into the West Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006 for his contributions to the music genre.[6]

Bibliography

  • Death Falcon vs. The Zombie Slug Lords (2008)[7]
  • Chillers[8]
  • Volume 1, 2012
  • Volume 2, 2013

Filmography

Year Film Director Producer Writer Actor Notes
1987 Chillers Yes Yes Yes Yes [12][13][14]
1990 Strangest Dreams: Invasion of the Space Preachers Yes Yes Yes Yes [15][16]
2006 Paradise Park Yes Yes Yes No
2003 Red Salt & Reynolds Yes Yes No No Documentary short
2003 Attrition No No Yes No
2005 Ghosts of Green Bottom Yes Yes No No TV documentary short
2010 Secrets of the Valley, History of Natue Americans in the Kanawha Valley No Yes No No

Appearances

References

  1. ↑ Williamson, Jerry Wayne; Arnold, Edwin T. (1994). Interviewing Appalachia: The Appalachian Journal Interviews, 1978-1992. Univ Tennessee Press. pp. 424–443. ISBN 9780870498220. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  2. ↑ "W.Va. professor becomes graphic novelist". Herald Mail. Archived from the original on 8 October 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  3. 1 2 Forinash, Danny (August 5, 2005). "Take two: Filmmaker Daniel Boyd leaves his camera to begin retired life as a pro wrestler". The State Journal (subscription required). Archived from the original on March 1, 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  4. ↑ Oden, Ike (12 September 2012). "TROMA-TIC ANTHOLOGY HORROR FILM CHILLERS ARRIVES ON DVD". JoBlo.com. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  5. 1 2 Albright, Brian (2012). Regional Horror Films, 1958-1990: A State-by-State Guide with Interviews. McFarland. p. 313. ISBN 9780786472277. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  6. ↑ McVey, John. "Boyd to give Book Faire keynote". Journal News. Archived from the original on 8 July 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  7. ↑ Breen, Tom (December 14, 2008). "W.Va. filmmaker takes on zombies, comic genre". Sunday Gazette-Mail (subscription required). Archived from the original on February 25, 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  8. ↑ "WVSU Professor, Students Create New Graphic 'Chillers' Novel". The Charleston Gazette (Charleston, WV) (subscription required). April 24, 2013. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  9. ↑ "'Carbon' Mines Balance between Entertainment and Current Issue". Northern Virginia Magazine. 22 October 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  10. ↑ "Daniel Boyd's graphic novel "Carbon"". NewsOK. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  11. ↑ Imbrogno, Douglas (May 18, 2014). "Graphic Novel 'Carbon' Captures Coalfield Issues". Sunday Gazette-Mail (subscription required). Archived from the original on February 29, 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  12. ↑ Taylor, Lauren (14 August 2012). "[BD Review] 'Chillers' Is So Awful, It's Fantastic". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  13. ↑ "AICN HORROR looks at MODUS ANOMALI! HIDDEN! MUNGER ROAD! 100 GHOST STREET: THE RETURN OF RICHARD SPECK! MOMMY'S LITTLE MONSTER! BEYOND THE BLACK RAINBOW! Plus a look back at CHILLERS!". AICN. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  14. ↑ Hendricks, Marina (September 26, 2004). "New Release: 'Chillers' steps into the present on DVD". Sunday Gazette-Mail (subscription required). Archived from the original on February 25, 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  15. ↑ "Invasion Of The Space Preachers (review)". TV Guide. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  16. ↑ Williamson, J.W. (1992). "Hillbilly with attitude". Film Comment. 28 (1): 39. Archived from the original on 2015-10-06. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  17. ↑ "Rocket Boys Festival LLC - 2016 Rocket Boys WV Film Festival". www.rocketboysfestival.com. Archived from the original on 2016-05-27. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
  18. ↑ REPORTER, Cody Neff REGISTER-HERALD (4 October 2015). "Into the wild blue yonder: Rockets launched in Beckley as part of festival". Beckley Register-Herald. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
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