John Eyres

John Eyres, born in May 1947, has been kicking around the film industry for a while, quietly stacking up a pretty eclectic resume. He’s not one of those flashy, household names, but if you’re into thrillers or those slick, mid-budget flicks from the ‘90s onward, you’ve probably stumbled across his work—maybe without even realizing it. The guy’s a producer and director, and honestly, he’s got range. Take Miss Sloane (2016) for example—this one’s a political drama that doesn’t mess around. It’s tense, smart, and totally not afraid to get under your skin with all the high-stakes lobbying and backroom deals. Eyres was right there behind the scenes, helping to shape all those razor-sharp moments. Then there’s Nine Lives (2016), which is basically a total 180—a bizarre comedy about a workaholic dude trapped in the body of a cat. (Yeah, you read that right. Kevin Spacey as a cat. It’s wild.) Sure, it’s goofy, but it’s also kind of endearing if you’re into that sort of offbeat family movie vibe. But Eyres isn’t just about the recent stuff. Way back in the early ‘90s, he directed Monolith (1993), a sci-fi thriller with that classic, gritty, VHS-era feel—think secret government experiments and mysterious alien tech. It’s got those pulpy, action-packed beats that were all the rage back then. So, John Eyres? Not a blockbuster legend, but definitely a dude who’s carved out his own weird, interesting corner in film.