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[R.I.P.] ‘The Stuff’ and ‘It’s Alive’ Filmmaker Larry Cohen Has Died
We’ve learned the sad news this morning that legendary filmmaker Larry Cohen has passed away at 77 this weekend. Cohen, officially dubbed a Master of Horror when he was invited to direct an episode of the “Masters of Horror” anthology series back in 2006, wrote/directed cult films It’s Alive, It Lives Again, Special Effects, The Stuff and A Return to Salem’s Lot.
Cohen also wrote Maniac Cop, which was directed by William Lustig. His other writing credits include 2007’s Captivity as well as non-horror films Phone Booth and Cellular.
A true indie maverick, Larry Cohen’s work was unquestionably singular, often blending humor, horror and social commentary in wildly entertaining ways. Like the aforementioned films, God Told Me To and Q are standout Cohen efforts that illustrated just how much of a unique visionary he was. A one of a kind artist with a true heart and passion for entertainment.
If you’d like to learn more about Larry Cohen’s life and career, we encourage you to check out the doc King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen, streaming on Shudder.
And speaking of documentaries, Cohen was interviewed for the upcoming ’80s horror doc In Search of Darkness. He discusses The Stuff in an interview snippet below.
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”
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