Blair Butler

Blair Butler grew up in the heartland—Fairway, Kansas, not exactly the place you’d expect to crank out screenwriters, but hey, stranger things have happened. Born smack in the summer of ’78, she’s one of those folks who’s managed to bounce between genres and formats like it’s no big deal. If you’re into movies that make your skin crawl or just want to see something that doesn’t feel like every other flick out there, you’ve probably crossed paths with her work—even if you didn’t notice her name in the credits. Let’s get real: “The Invitation” (2022) isn’t your standard horror—Butler’s writing toys with your nerves in a way that’s both sneaky and satisfying. The tension builds slowly, like someone turning up the heat without you noticing, until suddenly, bam, you’re sweating. And then there’s “Until Dawn,” slated for 2025. People are already buzzing about it—maybe it’s the cast, maybe it’s the premise, or maybe it’s just because anything with her fingerprints on it is worth a look. The woman knows how to keep an audience guessing, and she doesn’t pull punches. But don’t peg her as just a horror gal. Remember “The Whole Ten Yards” (2004)? Total left turn—a goofy crime comedy with all the slapstick you could want. Just shows Butler’s got range, and honestly, she seems like someone who’d rather keep you on your toes than let you get comfy. Writer, producer, whatever title you slap on her, she’s got a knack for making stories stick in your brain long after the credits roll.