Writing

Steven Katz

Born October 8, 1959 (age 66)

Steven Katz is a screenwriter and television writer living in New York City. Among his feature credits is the original script for the 2000 film Shadow of the Vampire (Horror Writers Association/Bram Stoker Award for Best Horror Screenplay). His television credits include Showtime’s Fallen Angels (1992-1993), HBO’s From the Earth to the Moon (Emmy Award for Outstanding Mini-Series 1997-1998), Cinem…

Known For

Wind Chill

Wind Chill · 2007

MovieDramaHorror

Two college students share a ride home for the holidays. When they break down on a deserted stretch of road, they're preyed upon by the ghosts of people who have died there.

Shadow of the Vampire

Shadow of the Vampire · 2000

Shadow of the Vampire

MovieDramaHorror

Director F.W. Murnau makes a Faustian pact with a vampire to get him to star in his 1922 film "Nosferatu."

Bliss: Beyond the Edge of Time

Bliss: Beyond the Edge of Time · 2026

Bliss: Beyond the Edge of Time

MovieScience FictionAnimation

Six animation directors draw on the six lines of the I Ching to create distinct shorts rooted in Taiwanese vernacular culture. Blending tradition and futurity, faith and emotion, and science fiction with reality, these intersecting visions spiral toward a cold, fantastical romance in an animated void reminiscent of Black Mirror.

From the Earth to the Moon

From the Earth to the Moon · 1998

From the Earth to the Moon

SeriesAction & AdventureDrama

The story of the United States' space program, from its beginnings in 1961 to the final moon mission in 1972.

Manhunt

Manhunt · 2017

SeriesCrimeMystery

Inspired by actual events, this true crime anthology series takes a deep dive into the dark, twisted minds of terrorists and follows the brave souls who hunt them down.

The Knick

The Knick · 2014

Set in downtown New York in 1900, 'The Knick' is centered on the Knickerbocker Hospital and its staff, notably Dr. John Thackery, the hospital's brilliant chief surgeon who pushes medicine's boundaries, pioneering new procedures despite a severe drug addiction.

Fallen Angels

Fallen Angels · 1993

SeriesCrimeDrama

A neo-noir anthology television series, set in somber Los Angeles right after World War II and before the election of American President John F. Kennedy. The episodes, although filmed in color, mimicked what had been done by Hollywood filmmakers during the film noir era of the 1940s and 1950s in terms of tone, look, and story content.

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Wind Chill

Wind Chill · 2007

MovieDramaHorror

Two college students share a ride home for the holidays. When they break down on a deserted stretch of road, they're preyed upon by the ghosts of people who have died there.

Writer

Shadow of the Vampire

Shadow of the Vampire · 2000

Shadow of the Vampire

MovieDramaHorror

Director F.W. Murnau makes a Faustian pact with a vampire to get him to star in his 1922 film "Nosferatu."

Screenplay

Bliss: Beyond the Edge of Time

Bliss: Beyond the Edge of Time · 2026

Bliss: Beyond the Edge of Time

MovieScience FictionAnimation

Six animation directors draw on the six lines of the I Ching to create distinct shorts rooted in Taiwanese vernacular culture. Blending tradition and futurity, faith and emotion, and science fiction with reality, these intersecting visions spiral toward a cold, fantastical romance in an animated void reminiscent of Black Mirror.

Story Consultant

From the Earth to the Moon

From the Earth to the Moon · 1998

From the Earth to the Moon

SeriesAction & AdventureDrama

The story of the United States' space program, from its beginnings in 1961 to the final moon mission in 1972.

Writer

Manhunt

Manhunt · 2017

SeriesCrimeMystery

Inspired by actual events, this true crime anthology series takes a deep dive into the dark, twisted minds of terrorists and follows the brave souls who hunt them down.

Co-Executive Producer

The Knick

The Knick · 2014

Set in downtown New York in 1900, 'The Knick' is centered on the Knickerbocker Hospital and its staff, notably Dr. John Thackery, the hospital's brilliant chief surgeon who pushes medicine's boundaries, pioneering new procedures despite a severe drug addiction.

Writer

Fallen Angels

Fallen Angels · 1993

SeriesCrimeDrama

A neo-noir anthology television series, set in somber Los Angeles right after World War II and before the election of American President John F. Kennedy. The episodes, although filmed in color, mimicked what had been done by Hollywood filmmakers during the film noir era of the 1940s and 1950s in terms of tone, look, and story content.

Teleplay