REMEMBERING ROGER CORMAN
Renowned filmmaker Roger Corman, known for his iconic low-budget horror movies that catapulted the Hollywood careers of Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, and numerous other talents, has passed away.
The renowned “King of the B-Movies” breathed his last on Thursday at his residence in Santa Monica, CA, with his family by his side. His demise was confirmed by his daughter Catherine, although the cause remains undisclosed.
Roger’s family took to Instagram on Saturday night to share a heartfelt statement about him. They described him as a person who possessed a generous and open-hearted nature, always showing kindness to everyone he knew. They also highlighted his role as a dedicated and selfless father, emphasizing the love and care he provided to his family.
According to his family, when asked how he wanted to be remembered, Corman simply stated, “I was a filmmaker, nothing more.”
Roger’s wish will certainly come true. Over the course of his illustrious career that started in 1954, he directed and/or produced over 300 films, often working with tight budgets as low as $29,000. Many of his thrilling and gore-filled movies were brought to life in collaboration with producer Samuel Z. Arkoff for American International Pictures.
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Throughout his career, he amassed a dedicated and fervent fan base who delighted in his budget-friendly, uncomplicated films. Titles such as “A Bucket of Blood” (1959), “The Masque of the Red Death” (1964), “The Wild Angels” (1966), and “The Little Shop of Horrors” (1960) solidified his status as a cult icon.
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Roger played a pivotal role in launching the careers of several prominent Hollywood filmmakers. Notable directors like Jonathan Demme, Peter Bogdanovich, Ron Howard, as well as Coppola and Scorsese, were all mentored by him.
Roger was instrumental in launching Jack Nicholson’s movie career by casting him as the lead in “The Cry Baby Killer” (1958). This opportunity marked the beginning of an association that would see Jack appear in a total of 8 films directed by Corman.
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Roger’s wife, Julie, and his daughters Catherine and Mary, are the ones who continue to live on after him.
He passed away at the age of 98.
