Rhet Edward Topham, a renowned screenwriter, entered this world on November 22, 1961, in the state of California. His childhood was spent in the vibrant city of San Jose, California, where he developed a strong sense of community and a passion for the arts. Upon graduating from Carmel High School in Carmel, California, in 1979, Topham's academic pursuits took him to the University of California in Los Angeles, where he further honed his creative skills and expanded his intellectual horizons.
As a young individual, Topham was deeply fascinated by the realms of horror movies and hard rock music. These dual passions played a significant role in shaping his artistic vision and would later become integral components of his script for the heavy metal horror cult classic Trick or Treat, released in 1986. The success of Trick or Treat opened doors for Topham, allowing him to embark on a new creative journey.
Following the release of Trick or Treat, Topham continued to write screenplays, penning the script for 976-EVIL, which was released in 1988. Additionally, he wrote teleplays for two episodes of the horror anthology series Freddy's Nightmares, also in 1988.
