Victor Miller, writer of original ‘Friday the 13th’, dies at 86
Victor Miller, the screenwriter who created the original ‘Friday the 13th’ film and the character Jason Voorhees, died on Monday in Alameda, California at age 86. His death was confirmed by his son and reported by multiple entertainment outlets.
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Victor Miller, the screenwriter who created the original story for the 1980 horror film “Friday the 13th,” died on Monday, August 30, at the age of 86. His death occurred in Alameda, California.
Miller is credited with originating the iconic slasher characters Jason Voorhees and his mother Pamela Voorhees, who have become central figures in the franchise and in horror cinema more broadly.
The news of his passing was confirmed by his son, Ian Miller, who posted an Instagram tribute stating, “Yesterday my father, Victor Miller, went to his final reward.” The family did not disclose the cause of death.
“Friday the 13th,” released in 1980, is widely regarded as a seminal installment in the horror genre. The film helped popularize the summer‑camp setting for slasher narratives and contributed to the development of many tropes that have been emulated in subsequent horror movies.
Miller’s contribution to the genre has been recognized for shaping the direction of horror storytelling, establishing a legacy that endures through the continued popularity of the “Friday the 13th” series and its influence on later films.
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