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Horror Legend Victor Miller, Friday the 13th Writer, Dead
2 Sep
Summary
- Screenwriter Victor Miller, famed for 'Friday the 13th,' died Monday at 86.
- Miller cited 'Halloween' as inspiration for the iconic 1980 slasher film.
- He also wrote for several popular daytime soap operas, winning Emmys.
Victor Miller, the celebrated screenwriter who penned the influential 1980 horror classic "Friday the 13th," passed away on Monday in Alameda, California. He was 86 years old. Miller's seminal work popularized the summer camp trope within the slasher genre.
In a past interview, Miller shared that the initial concept for "Friday the 13th" was inspired by John Carpenter's "Halloween." He sought to emulate its structure, focusing on isolating young adults. The idea of a "protective mother" eliminating campers was a key element he developed.
Prior to his horror success, Miller had a prolific career in television, writing for several long-running soap operas including "All My Children," "One Life to Live," and "General Hospital." His contributions to "All My Children" earned his writing team three Daytime Emmy Awards for outstanding drama series.
Miller was born in New Orleans in 1940. He is survived by his wife, Tina Thurston Miller, and his two sons, Ian and Josh.
