R.I.P. Robert Wise

[hollywoodgothiq]

Producer-director Robert Wise died yesterday, at age 91. Although most famous for his Oscar-winning musicals SOUND OF MUSIC and WEST SIDE STORY, he directed several science-fiction and horror films, including CURSE OF THE CAT PEOPLE, THE BODY SNATCHER, AUDREY ROSE, and THE HAUNTING (the atmospheric 1963 version, not the crude 1999 remake).

Although he didn't specialize in horror, both BODY SNATCHER and THE HAUNTING stand among the best films ever made in the genre. THE HAUNTING, especially, is an acknowledge classic -- perhaps the greatest haunted house movie ever made.

He also directed at least one great science fiction picture DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, plus THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN and STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE.

READ AN OBITUARY HERE: http://hollywoodgothique.bravejournal.com/entry/14578

[phantomstranger]

One of the greatest directors of any genre. He will be missed.

[jenna26]

Originally posted by phantomstranger
One of the greatest directors of any genre. He will be missed.

Yes, he truly was. The Body Snatcher and The Haunting are two of my favorite films ever. May he rest in peace.

[zwoti]

Originally posted by phantomstranger
One of the greatest directors of any genre. He will be missed.

good yes, but one of greatest directors of any genre is going a bit far



r.i.p.

[hollywoodgothiq]

Well, he he did make great films in several genres: musicals, science-fiction, horror, war, and dramas. So in that sense it would be fair to call him one of the greatest. I suppose if one were to average out the hits and misses, we might consider him a B+ rather than an A-list director.

[Cortonesi]

R.I.P great...:(

Francesco Cortonesi