Tom McLoughlin is a renowned American screenwriter and film and television director, whose impressive body of work comprises a multitude of television movies, including the critically acclaimed "Murder in Greenwich". Additionally, his feature film credits include the 1986 horror classic "Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives", which has since become a cult favorite. Furthermore, in 2009, McLoughlin directed the Lifetime Movie Network film "The Wronged Man", showcasing his versatility as a director.
In 1977, McLoughlin's talents as a writer were recognized with an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program, stemming from his contributions to the Dick Van Dyke-starring special "Van Dyke and Company".