Friday the 13th Screenwriter Victor Miller Dies at 86

Victor Miller, the screenwriter who created the original Friday the 13th film, has died at the age of 86. Tributes have poured in from colleagues and fans honoring his lasting impact on the horror genre.

2 Sept, 02:34 — 2 Sept, 03:40

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The original Friday the 13th (1980) launched one of Hollywood's most enduring and profitable horror franchises, helping to define the slasher genre and establish lasting pop culture tropes. Miller's passing marks the loss of a foundational figure in modern horror cinema, as his screenplay provided the narrative backbone and iconic setting that fueled decades of sequels, television adaptations, and cultural references. His legacy continues to shape how audiences and creators approach serialized horror storytelling.

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varietyMostly Factual2h ago

Victor Miller, ‘Friday the 13th’ Screenwriter, Dies at 86

Victor Miller, the screenwriter behind the horror classic “Friday the 13th,” died on Monday in Alameda, Calif. He was 86. Miller’s death was confirmed to Variety by his son, Ian. Released in 1980, “Friday the 13th” is widely considered a seminal installment in the horror canon. It widely popularized the summer camp setting and themes […]

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deadlineMostly Factual1h ago

Victor Miller Dies: ‘Friday The 13th’ Screenwriter Was 86

Victor Miller, the screenwriter behind Friday the 13th, has died. He was 86. Miller’s son Ian confirmed his father had died on Monday, August 30, but didn’t reveal the cause of death. “Yesterday my father, Victor Miller, went to his final reward,” read the Instagram post in honor of the screenwriter. “He was almost always […]

By Armando Tinoco

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