David Loucka
Biography
David Loucka is an American screenwriter known for his work across the comedy, thriller, and horror genres. Active since the late 1980s, his career is characterized by writing commercially focused films, often centered on domestic settings and dark mysteries.
Career and Genre Focus
Loucka began his career contributing to television, including an episode of the anthology series Monsters. He achieved his first notable screenwriting credit with the 1989 comedy film, The Dream Team, starring Michael Keaton.
While he also wrote the screenplay for the 1996 Whoopi Goldberg sports comedy Eddie, Loucka's later career largely pivoted to the psychological thriller and horror genres in the 2010s, establishing the thematic setting he is best known for: houses with violent secrets.
Notable Filmography
His most recognized film credits include:
Dream House (2011): A psychological thriller starring Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, and Naomi Watts. Loucka received the sole screenplay credit for the film, which centers on a family that moves into a home where a murder occurred.
House at the End of the Street (2012): A horror film starring Jennifer Lawrence early in her career.
Rings (2017): The third installment in The Ring horror series, which he co-wrote.
