Daniel Boyd (September 14, 1956 â February 2026) was an American filmmaker, author and communications professor. He taught at West Virginia State University, and hosted writing workshops, and received a Fulbright Fellowship in 1998.
Boyd was known for his work with Troma Entertainment directing films such as Chillers, which was primarily funded through state grants. Boyd retired from directing in 2005, and died in February 2026, at the age of 69.