Friday the 13th Screenwriter Victor Miller Passes Away at 86

Victor Miller, the talented screenwriter behind the original 1980 Friday the 13th, has passed away at the age of 86. His son, Ian Miller, confirmed that the writer died in Alameda, California. His work remains a pillar of the horror genre that continues to influence creators today.

Miller famously wrote the script for the first film, which introduced audiences to the chilling grounds of Camp Crystal Lake. Although he did not work on the many sequels that followed, the story structure and atmosphere he created helped turn a low budget slasher into a massive cultural phenomenon.

Fans of horror cinema will long remember his contributions to the slasher craze of the eighties. His legacy lives on through the terrifying stories and lasting impact of the franchise he helped build.