GoKawiilVictor Miller, Screenwriter Behind 'Friday the 13th', Dies at 86
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Victor Miller, who wrote the original 'Friday the 13th' screenplay, has died at age 86. Miller created the film's central horror figures, Jason Voorhees and his mother Pamela Voorhees, who became enduring icons of the slasher genre.
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Miller's work helped launch one of horror cinema's most lucrative and long-running franchises, shaping slasher-film conventions for decades. His death marks the loss of a key figure from the golden era of 1980s horror filmmaking.
Key Takeaways
- Victor Miller wrote the original 'Friday the 13th' screenplay.
- He created Jason Voorhees and Pamela Voorhees, both slasher-genre icons.
- He died at age 86, closing a chapter of horror film history.
Source: gizmodo.com, 2026-09-02
Published there as: “‘Friday the 13th’ Screenwriter Victor Miller Dies at 86”
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