There’s an old adage that says you should never meet your heroes — but whoever came up with that didn’t know Stuart Gordon.
The director known for such cult classics as “Re-Animator,” “From Beyond” and “Dolls” died Tuesday night in Van Nuys, Calif., from multiple organ failure at age 72. He is survived by his brother, David George Gordon, his wife, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon; daughters Suzanna, Jillian and Margaret Gordon; four grandchildren and a countless number of fans and protégés who adored the worlds and characters he brought to life.
It’s a very strange thing to find yourself friends with a man you grew up idolizing. Usually I don’t recommend it; it’s asking for disappointment. I have no idea what prompted me to first rent that VHS copy of “Re-Animator” with friends in high school; it probably had something to do with the bright green color on the box,...
The director known for such cult classics as “Re-Animator,” “From Beyond” and “Dolls” died Tuesday night in Van Nuys, Calif., from multiple organ failure at age 72. He is survived by his brother, David George Gordon, his wife, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon; daughters Suzanna, Jillian and Margaret Gordon; four grandchildren and a countless number of fans and protégés who adored the worlds and characters he brought to life.
It’s a very strange thing to find yourself friends with a man you grew up idolizing. Usually I don’t recommend it; it’s asking for disappointment. I have no idea what prompted me to first rent that VHS copy of “Re-Animator” with friends in high school; it probably had something to do with the bright green color on the box,...
- 3/27/2020
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
Stuart Gordon, the horror director best known for the '80s classics Re-Animator and From Beyond, has died. He was 72.
Gordon died Tuesday evening of multiple organ failure, his daughter, Margaret Gordon, told The Hollywood Reporter.
"Stuart was a beloved filmmaker, mentor and friend to all, but my sisters and I know him best as Dad," Margaret Gordon told THR. "My sisters, our mother and I are so heartbroken, but the outpouring of support from people all over the world has helped understand the scope of his impact. We are so grateful to everyone who loved him and ...
Gordon died Tuesday evening of multiple organ failure, his daughter, Margaret Gordon, told The Hollywood Reporter.
"Stuart was a beloved filmmaker, mentor and friend to all, but my sisters and I know him best as Dad," Margaret Gordon told THR. "My sisters, our mother and I are so heartbroken, but the outpouring of support from people all over the world has helped understand the scope of his impact. We are so grateful to everyone who loved him and ...
- 3/25/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Stuart Gordon, the horror director best known for the '80s classics Re-Animator and From Beyond, has died. He was 72.
Gordon died Tuesday evening of multiple organ failure, his daughter, Margaret Gordon, told The Hollywood Reporter.
"Stuart was a beloved filmmaker, mentor and friend to all, but my sisters and I know him best as Dad," Margaret Gordon told THR. "My sisters, our mother and I are so heartbroken, but the outpouring of support from people all over the world has helped understand the scope of his impact. We are so grateful to everyone who loved him and ...
Gordon died Tuesday evening of multiple organ failure, his daughter, Margaret Gordon, told The Hollywood Reporter.
"Stuart was a beloved filmmaker, mentor and friend to all, but my sisters and I know him best as Dad," Margaret Gordon told THR. "My sisters, our mother and I are so heartbroken, but the outpouring of support from people all over the world has helped understand the scope of his impact. We are so grateful to everyone who loved him and ...
- 3/25/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Stuart Gordon, best known as the filmmaker behind such cult classics as “Re-Animator” and “From Beyond,” has died, his family confirmed to Variety Tuesday night. He was 72.
Although best known for his seminal work in independent horror, Gordon had a varied career that included founding the Organic Theater Company with his wife, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon. The Organic premiered such prominent works as David Mamet’s “Sexual Perversity in Chicago” and “Bleacher Bums,” which starred Dennis Franz and Joe Mantegna. He was a co-creator of the “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” franchise, for which he shared a story credit, and produced the film’s sequel and directed an episode of the TV spin-off. In 2005, he directed a film adaptation of Mamet’s “Edmond,” starring William H. Macy. Other films include “Fortress,” “Castle Freak” and “King of the Ants.”
In recent years, Gordon was active in L.A. theater, finding success directing the solo show “Nevermore…...
Although best known for his seminal work in independent horror, Gordon had a varied career that included founding the Organic Theater Company with his wife, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon. The Organic premiered such prominent works as David Mamet’s “Sexual Perversity in Chicago” and “Bleacher Bums,” which starred Dennis Franz and Joe Mantegna. He was a co-creator of the “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” franchise, for which he shared a story credit, and produced the film’s sequel and directed an episode of the TV spin-off. In 2005, he directed a film adaptation of Mamet’s “Edmond,” starring William H. Macy. Other films include “Fortress,” “Castle Freak” and “King of the Ants.”
In recent years, Gordon was active in L.A. theater, finding success directing the solo show “Nevermore…...
- 3/25/2020
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
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