Michael McDowell

Michael McDowell was an American novelist and screenwriter whose career bridged Southern Gothic fiction, historical series work, and film and television writing. Trained at Harvard and Brandeis, he developed a method grounded in research, shifting between pseudonymous collaborations, psychological thrillers, and genre experiments. His screenwriting extended to major studio projects and television anthologies, reflecting an approach oriented toward commercial storytelling and adaptable formats. His standing in the field was reinforced by Stephen King’s public praise, which became a defining acknowledgment of his career.