Edward Zahler

Actor

S. Craig Zahler, often erroneously referred to as Edward Zahler, is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, novelist, and musician. He is known for his distinctive style that blends gritty violence with dark humor. His directorial debut, "Bone Tomahawk" (2015), is a horror western that received critical acclaim, particularly for its screenplay and performances. Zahler followed up with the film "Brawl in Cell Block 99" (2017), a brutal, visceral prison drama starring Vince Vaughn. In 2018, he directed "Dragged Across Concrete," a crime thriller featuring Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn. Zahler is also known for his novels, including "A Congregation of Jackals" and "Mean Business on North Ganson Street." While his works have garnered a cult following, they are often polarizing due to their unflinching portrayal of violence.