Died on this day in horror history
June 23
2013 – Richard Matheson, acclaimed writer of such novels and screenplays as “The Incredible Shrinking Man”, “Burn,Witch,Burn”, “Pit and the Pendulum”, “I Am Legend”, “The Devil Rides Out”, “‘It’s Alive!'”, “Duel”, “The Night Stalker”, “The Legend of Hell House” and many more. He was 87.
2006 – Aaron Spelling, who created and produced many TV series and movies including “Kindred; The Embraced,” “Crowhaven Farm,” and “Satan’s School For Girls.” passed away at the age of 83.
2001 – Paul Schreibman who produced the American versions of “Gigantis the Fire Monster” and “First Spaceship on Venus,” passed away at the age of 92.
1959 – Robert E. Barnes who was assistant director on the films “Catwomen on the Moon” and “Robot Monster,” passed away at the age of 68.
