David Seltzer is an American screenwriter and novelist known for his chilling horror scripts as well as his poignant coming-of-age stories. His work often delves into themes of vulnerability, loss, and the search for identity across various life circumstances. Seltzer masterfully blends suspense with deep human emotion, creating unforgettable cinematic experiences. His literary style is characterized by insightful character psychology and an ability to capture the complexities of human relationships.
For a world-renowned diplomat and his wife, "accident" follows "accident," from Rome to London to Jerusalem, as they are stalked by a terror they cannot understand, a terror that centers on their son Damien...and his ominous hidden birthmark.