Ryan is a filmmaker, a gentleman, and a bon vivant par excellence. Or as Jason Bailey of The New York Times puts it: “Prows has a singular, gonzo energy and delirious sense of cinematic style.”
He won a Student Academy Award for NARCOCORRIDO, his thesis film at the American Film Institute, and his cult debut feature film LOWLIFE was hailed by audiences and critics alike. “The lean, brutal, surprisingly affecting package of Ryan Prows' feature debut LOWLIFE is a seriously nasty treat.” - The Hollywood Reporter.
LOWLIFE was released through IFC Midnight, and made several Best of the Year and Top Ten lists, drawing favorable comparisons to PULP FICTION and the early work of Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino himself called the film “a real stroke of genius” and praised its writing and originality. Seriously.
V/H/S/94, a recent entry in the wildly popular horror franchise, was a New York Times Critic's Pick, named on Variety's list for Best Horror Movies of 2021, and was a blockbuster hit for Shudder. TERROR, Ryan’s segment, was named the #1 V/H/S segment across the franchise's history by Dread Central. “TERROR is a playful, lo-fi lark directed with humor and visual invention by Ryan Prows.” - New York Times
Ryan’s next feature, NIGHT PATROL, stars **big breath** RJ Cyler, Justin Long, Jermaine Fowler, CM Punk, Freddie Gibbs, YG, Flying Lotus, Nicki Micheaux, Nick Gillie, Jon Oswald, Colin Young, Mike Ferguson, Zuri Reed, and Dermot Mulroney.
NIGHT PATROL is produced by David S. Goyer & Keith Levine for Phantom Four Films, Josh Goldbloom, and James Harris. Executive Producers include YG, Narineh Hacopian, Gracie Wheelan, and David Tracy, with RLJE Films & Shudder releasing in theaters 2026.
Ryan resides in Inglewood, CA with his lovely wife Megan and their absolutely perfect son Marvel.