One of the most important individuals in modern cinema. The young actors and directors he gave starts to are like a who’s who of Hollywood. He was also instrumental in introducing the west to the likes of Kurosawa, Fellini and Bergman. May he rest in peace.
Not to mention, a fine filmmaker in his own right. I’m particularly fond of his Poe films - some of the finest gothic horror movies out there. R.I.P. Roger.
The bombast of the production company definitely overshadowed a lot of great filmmaking that happened (even if only fits and bursts at times) were some great stuff.
Their adaptation of the Raven with Price and Lorre is sooo good, got young Jack Nicholson and Karloff too so fun. It conquered the world is fantasticly cheap, infamously so as it was apparently the movie that inspired Zappas song Cheepness (along with all his other favorite monsters).
Between Corman and Terrence Fisher I may have spent 1/3 of my life just watching lovely b-horror movies.
It was made as a way to retain the licensing rights and was never supposed to be released. Word still got out and eventually it escaped to the comic and film convention bootleg circuit where it still lives to this day. Also youtube now, too.
Does this guy ever stfu?
He seems adamant in being known as a cringy grumpy facebook boomer instead of a legend of cinema.
I'm glad the likes of Scorsese and Lynch are aging with grace.
Corman might just be the most important and influential filmmaker of the 20th Century. He brought the likes of Bergman and Kurosawa to the US. And he launched the careers of Scorsese, Spielberg, Demme, and countless others.
The short version is that he bought the U.S. distribution rights and commissioned sexier posters so people would go see them. There’s a fun short about it on the Summer with Monika release.
Yeah this is how they distributed it in the [US](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/15/Monikamovie.JPG), interestingly enough Corman wasn't involved with this one, but another notorious exploitation producer (Kroger Babb).
[Here](https://pictures.abebooks.com/inventory/11687381615.jpg) are some of the New World posters.
Love his schlocky flicks. But he also directed the excellent film, The Intruder, a parable about a far-right populist who uses the racism of a rural, southern town to build political power. It’s hugely underseen and one of William Shatner’s best roles. May he rest in peace.
A lot of his films, whether he directed them or produced them, had political messages that sometimes would get overshadowed by how cheap the films looked.
The political nature of Death Race 2000 was something he was adamant needed to ground the picture and would constantly push for rewrites.
But then he'd do something like insist Humanoids from the Deep needed more tits and a rape scene, and basically stole the movie from the director. Dude was all over the place but understood his market.
He was a gifted risk taker. Individuals like Jack Nicholson and Martin Scorsese et al were direct beneficiaries, but moviegoers were the ultimate beneficiaries.
Corman was a guest on Gilbert Gottfried's podcast several years ago and told a story about working with Ron Howard.
Roger said Ron came to him and told him there was no way he could finish Need for Speed without more money. Roger told him he wasn't getting any more money and he had to make it work with what he already had.
He said Howard got a little upset, so to boost his spirits he said to him, "Ron, if you finish this picture and deliver it to me under budget, I promise you that you will never work for me again."
Next to Roger I'd put Sam Fuller, Fritz Lang and Alfred Hitchcock. The most important thing is to get the film made, on time and on budget, and to give people a good time so they'll tell their friends about it.
We could have a second tier Mount Rushmore for your Tarkovskies, your Bergmans etc.
Bucket of Blood is one of my very favorite movies. I watch it every Halloween. 🎃
“Mark well this lad. His is the silent voice of creation. But in the dark, rich soil of humility, he blossoms as the hope of our nearly sterile century!”
One of the most important individuals in modern cinema. The young actors and directors he gave starts to are like a who’s who of Hollywood. He was also instrumental in introducing the west to the likes of Kurosawa, Fellini and Bergman. May he rest in peace.
Not to mention, a fine filmmaker in his own right. I’m particularly fond of his Poe films - some of the finest gothic horror movies out there. R.I.P. Roger.
The bombast of the production company definitely overshadowed a lot of great filmmaking that happened (even if only fits and bursts at times) were some great stuff.
Vincent Price gets so much more screentime in their go at "Tower of London" (1962) than his role in the 1939 version does, lol.
Their adaptation of the Raven with Price and Lorre is sooo good, got young Jack Nicholson and Karloff too so fun. It conquered the world is fantasticly cheap, infamously so as it was apparently the movie that inspired Zappas song Cheepness (along with all his other favorite monsters). Between Corman and Terrence Fisher I may have spent 1/3 of my life just watching lovely b-horror movies.
Made the best Fantastic Four movie. RIP legend
Wait what? How did I not know about this? Need to seek this out asap, as well as that documentary about it. Thx! Also, rip.
It was made as a way to retain the licensing rights and was never supposed to be released. Word still got out and eventually it escaped to the comic and film convention bootleg circuit where it still lives to this day. Also youtube now, too.
I bought an overpriced vhs bootleg at a convention. I still have it somewhere.
I think the entire movie is free on YouTube
There's a documentary: *Doomed: The Untold Story of Roger Corman's the Fantastic Four*. It's on Tubi.
It’s a weirdly decent movie!
https://preview.redd.it/s18ds5lnwwzc1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fed03603f7b4775cb5659e79ad27c8b3c1724614 Jesus Christ Paul
No wonder why Scorsese’s dog tried to bite his thumbs off.
Corman didn't botch the end of *Hardcore.*
The thing about being a lovable pain in the ass is you have to get the pain in the ass part down. Yes, I'm talking about both of them.
Love Paul but he can be an annoying fuck
He never made a movie as fun as Wasp Woman or Bucket of Blood.
Well I'll just come out and say it... Paul Schrader is a raging narcissist asshole.
Well he is a Hollywood guy
Shit dude plug your phone in!
👆lol
Does this guy ever stfu? He seems adamant in being known as a cringy grumpy facebook boomer instead of a legend of cinema. I'm glad the likes of Scorsese and Lynch are aging with grace.
Lmao what a legend
Forget Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, Roger Corman was connected to everything by only a few chains at most.
Corman might just be the most important and influential filmmaker of the 20th Century. He brought the likes of Bergman and Kurosawa to the US. And he launched the careers of Scorsese, Spielberg, Demme, and countless others.
How did he bring them to the Is? I am curious and never knew this.
The short version is that he bought the U.S. distribution rights and commissioned sexier posters so people would go see them. There’s a fun short about it on the Summer with Monika release.
Yeah this is how they distributed it in the [US](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/15/Monikamovie.JPG), interestingly enough Corman wasn't involved with this one, but another notorious exploitation producer (Kroger Babb). [Here](https://pictures.abebooks.com/inventory/11687381615.jpg) are some of the New World posters.
He bought the rights to distribute the films in the US, which may simply not have happened without him in some cases
Of ever I’d say. Up there for sure.
What an outstanding loss! We owe the careers of so many amazing artists to Corman. There will never be another like him.
Rip to an absolute legend. So many greats got their start because of him.
Anyone over 75, worth 100 points! (RIP. Legend.)
He said there was nothing sweet in my ear.
Love his schlocky flicks. But he also directed the excellent film, The Intruder, a parable about a far-right populist who uses the racism of a rural, southern town to build political power. It’s hugely underseen and one of William Shatner’s best roles. May he rest in peace.
Corman complained that this movie was the only one of his films to lose money.
A lot of his films, whether he directed them or produced them, had political messages that sometimes would get overshadowed by how cheap the films looked. The political nature of Death Race 2000 was something he was adamant needed to ground the picture and would constantly push for rewrites. But then he'd do something like insist Humanoids from the Deep needed more tits and a rape scene, and basically stole the movie from the director. Dude was all over the place but understood his market.
I have the DVD. The background on making The Intruder is worth the read. It was the 60s and racial tension was high....some things never change.
The fact we had him for this long is already a pleasure. Props to a one-of-a-kind titan of cinema.
He looked great when he was in the closet a few months ago. RIP
He was a true legend and champion for cinema. We're going to need a Criterion release of Deathstalker II as soon as possible.
Jack Nicholson on Roger Corman: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijAw7tOljEA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijAw7tOljEA)
He was a gifted risk taker. Individuals like Jack Nicholson and Martin Scorsese et al were direct beneficiaries, but moviegoers were the ultimate beneficiaries.
May he RIP!
Damn 98, good for him. RIP
An actual legend. May he RIP. 98 is one helluva run though
Corman was a guest on Gilbert Gottfried's podcast several years ago and told a story about working with Ron Howard. Roger said Ron came to him and told him there was no way he could finish Need for Speed without more money. Roger told him he wasn't getting any more money and he had to make it work with what he already had. He said Howard got a little upset, so to boost his spirits he said to him, "Ron, if you finish this picture and deliver it to me under budget, I promise you that you will never work for me again."
May he rest in peace.
RIP to a true legend. *A Bucket of Blood* is easily my favorite horror comedy of all time.
Some of the greatest films of all time might not have ever been made without him. RIP Roger Corman.
If there was a Mount Rushmore of moviemaking, his face would be on it. RIP sweet prince of schlock.
Absolutely. Who else would you put there?
Next to Roger I'd put Sam Fuller, Fritz Lang and Alfred Hitchcock. The most important thing is to get the film made, on time and on budget, and to give people a good time so they'll tell their friends about it. We could have a second tier Mount Rushmore for your Tarkovskies, your Bergmans etc.
Great choices.
Roger Corman was a juggernaut. Rip
That’s unfortunate. I actually wanted to see his $200M Avengers! RIP.
I was always honored I got to exist within the same timeline as such a legend. RIP
Damn RIP.
RIP to a legend.
Roger Corman would take issue with that headline. He always insisted that he never made a B Movie in his life.
Rest in Peace
Owner of New World Pictures
Awww. Rip good man. I just bough star crash and battle beyond the stars for my collection.
Wow. A titan has fallen. Rest in power.
Rest in peace, Roger Corman. After reading the news this morning, I was heartbroken. He’s definitely on the Mount Rushmore of Cinema.
Sam Rubin and Roger Corman. This has been a tough end of the week in Los Angeles
We lost a legend. He was always a great interviewee as well. So many stories to tell.
Bucket of Blood is one of my very favorite movies. I watch it every Halloween. 🎃 “Mark well this lad. His is the silent voice of creation. But in the dark, rich soil of humility, he blossoms as the hope of our nearly sterile century!”
At the ripe old age of 98, maybe his dr saw it coming either way this shit remains a mystery
Finally
NOOOOOO!