Paul Brad Logan

Biography

Paul Brad Logan (born 1976) is an American writer known for his contributions to both screen and page, particularly for his unique voice in drama and horror. His career highlights include screenwriting for acclaimed films and authoring official novelizations for major franchises.

Born on March 23, 1976, in Midland, Texas, Logan's early life was intertwined with cinema. He grew up across from a movie theater, which was near his father's restaurant. He reportedly started writing stories at the age of four, inspired by watching Robert Altman's "Popeye" repeatedly. Logan also studied tap dancing at the Bingham Dance Center and theater at the University of North Texas, indicating an early engagement with performance and storytelling.

Logan's screenwriting credits include:

• "Manglehorn" (2014): Starring Al Pacino, this film showcases Logan's dramatic writing.
• "Halloween Ends" (2022): He co-wrote this final installment in the recent "Halloween" trilogy, marking a significant entry into the horror genre.

Beyond his film work, Paul Brad Logan is also a published author. He penned the official novelization for "Halloween Ends" (2022), providing additional depth and context to the film's narrative. His other novels include "Hallelujah" and "Goodbye Horses."

Logan's involvement with "Halloween Ends" was substantial, as he was one of the first people director David Gordon Green contacted when considering taking on the 2018 "Halloween" film. He also clarified that "Halloween Ends" was never intended to take place on the same night as the previous two films, aiming instead to explore the characters' mental states years after "Halloween Kills."

Paul Brad Logan's career demonstrates his ability to craft compelling narratives across different mediums, contributing to both original dramatic works and established horror franchises.