Eli Craig
Eli Craig is an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for co-writing and directing the cult horror comedy film Tucker & Dale vs. Evil.
Early life
Craig is actress Sally Field's second son with Steve Craig.Career
In 2010, Craig wrote and directed the cult horror comedy movie Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won the audience award at SXSW. In March 2013, Craig directed the pilot episode for a Zombieland television series for Amazon Studios. The pilot was released in April 2013 on Lovefilm and at Amazon Video. On May 17, 2013, Rhett Reese, creator of the TV adaptation, announced that Zombieland: The Series would not be picked up to be a series by Amazon. His next film Little Evil, starring Evangeline Lilly and Adam Scott, was released on Netflix in September 2017 to positive reviews.Personal life
Craig is a passionate outdoorsman and worked as an Outward Bound instructor for several years after college. He has led climbing trips up the Mountaineer's Route on Mount Whitney, Aconcagua, Mount Rainier, Pico De Orizaba, and Denali.Craig married actress Sasha Williams in 2004. Together they have two sons.
Filmography
Short film| Year | Title | Director | Writer |
| 2004 | The Tao of Pong |
Feature film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer |
| 2010 | Tucker & Dale vs. Evil | ||
| 2017 | Little Evil | ||
| 2025 | Clown in a Cornfield |
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2010 | Brothers & Sisters | Episode: "Get a Room" |
| 2013 | Zombieland: The Series | Episode: "Pilot" |
Acting roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1999 | Deal of a Lifetime | Kevin Johnson | |
| 1999 | The Rage: Carrie 2 | Chuck Potter | |
| 2000 | Space Cowboys | Young William "Hawk" Hawkins | |
| 2005 | Racer Number 9 | Buddy Werner | Short film |
| 2010 | Moving Pictures Live! | Himself | Episode "Underground Comedy" |
| 2010 | Tucker & Dale vs. Evil | Cameraman | |
| 2017 | Little Evil | Derby Official |