[1] Wright is known for directing the British low budget horror comedy Tormented starring Alex Pettyfer and the Irish monster movie Grabbers.

He directed and co-wrote the science fiction adventure film Robot Overlords starring Ben Kingsley.

[2][3] The film began principal photography in Wales, the Isle of Man[4] and Northern Ireland.

[5][6] Wright has also directed multiple episodes of television, for series such as Our Girl, The Good Karma Hospital and Brassic.

Returning with Mark Stay, Wright co-wrote and directed Unwelcome, an fantasy horror film, released in January 2023.