David C. Hayes is a writer of screenplays, books and comic books. His many works include the cult classic horror film Back Woods and the Septagon Studios comic book Scorn, which has received critical acclaim from respected sources such as Ain't It Cool News, Comics Bulletin, and ComicBloc. He is also the costar of many independent films, including the Lionsgate film Machined and the international theatrical release Sportkill. David is also the founder of the independent film production company Abnormal Entertainment.

Biography

Hayes was born in Garden City, Michigan to parents Dave and Sally Hayes. He spent much of his life in Howell, Michigan before going to Michigan State University in 1989. He spent four years there and obtained a B.A. in English. Some of his early works originated while he was there, most notably the script for "Grounds" was drafted in 1991. After leaving Michigan State University in 1993, he moved to Chicago, Illinois. It was here which he began his acting/ writer/ director career officially. "Rainbow Avenger" was his first short film, shot in his backyard in Chicago. He also wrote his first book called "Celluloid Sleaze" during this time. Around 1996, he began acting and writing in Chicago's underground stage theater scene. He acted in performances such as "Scarrie" and "Rudolph the Red Hosed Reindeer". "Gatorbait" was written entirely by him. He would later release this under a new name "Swamp Ho" on the DVD Back Woods. Other performances include the video "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World.