The horror genre community is mourning the loss of Scott Spiegel.
Spiegel, known for his work in “Evil Dead II” and the “Hostel” franchise, passed away at 67, Deadline reported.
The sad news was announced by special effects artist Robert Kurtzman, who has worked with Spiegel in the past.
“R.I.P to our friend and fellow monster lover…Scotty Spiegel, one of the funniest people l’ve known,” Kurtzman wrote in a touching tribute on Facebook. “We all met on the set of Evil Dead 2, which he wrote, and became instant friends.”
Kurtzman continued:
“So many good times, especially the model kit building, movie nights back in the days with all our filmmaking friends at Greg Nicotero’s home in the hills. Will miss your smile and the laughs. See you on the other side, brother.”
Scott Spiegel Remembered By Friends & Colleagues
Spiegel’s longtime friend Bruce Campbell considered his death a “big personal loss.” In a post on X, he recalled some of his unforgettable memories with the filmmaker.
“Scott Spiegel was a huge part of my formative years back in Michigan,” he wrote. “From Sunday School to being stock boys together, to ‘Evil Dead II,’ which Scott co-wrote, I can’t look in the rear view mirror without seeing this unique guy doing cheap gags. I’m grateful for the treasure trove of happy memories. Keep Shemping, Scott!”
Spiegel started his career in the film industry as an actor and writer in the 1970s. He contributed to movies like “It’s Murder,” and “Attack of the Helping Hand.”
Spiegel also made cameo appearances in hit films such as “Drag Me to Hell” and “Spider-Man 2,” where he played a man attempting to steal pizzas from the titular hero.
His other works include “Darkman,” “The Quick and the Dead,” “From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money,” “Robot Ninja,” and “Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.”
Fans Share Heartfelt Messages for Horror Legend
Meanwhile, horror fanatics shared their heartfelt tributes to Spiegel, honoring his legacy. One fan wrote, “’Intruder’ was such a great film. May Scott rest in peace,” while another pointed out, “Watch ‘Intruder’ if you have not. Essential 80s slasher.”
Someone commented, “Cinema lost a good one today. My intro to Scott was Thou Shalt Not Kill Except…. and it was a hell of an intro to say the least.”
There’s also one who said, “It’s no accident that he worked alongside legends like Sam Raimi and Quentin Tarantino — he didn’t just move within those circles; he helped shape them.”
A fan also referenced a scene from “Spider-Man 2,” saying, “Hopefully, on the other side, he gets all the free pizza he wants without Tobey swiping it from him.”
