‘Friday the 13th’ screenwriter Victor Miller, creator of Jason Voorhees, dies at 86

Victor Miller, the screenwriter behind the iconic horror film 'Friday the 13th,' has passed away at 86, leaving behind a legacy that launched a franchise of nearly a dozen sequels. The 1980 film introduced the terrifying figure of Jason Voorhees, who became a cultural touchstone in horror cinema. Beyond his work in horror, Miller also found success in daytime television. His contribution to the genre has left an indelible mark on pop culture, shaping the landscape of slasher films for decades to come.

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