American director Bert I. Gordon, who made low-budget monster pictures that were screened in drive-in theaters in the middle of the 20th century, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 100 in Los Angeles after fainting at his home in Beverly Hills.
Gordon’s death was confirmed to the New York Times by Patricia, his daughter. During the Atomic Age in America, Gordon produced science-fiction B pictures that depicted the end of the world in magnificent detail.
Throughout the course of his six-decade career, Gordon produced, directed, and wrote over 25 features, including films like “Village of the Giants” (1965), “How to Succeed with Sex” (1970), and “Empire of the Ants,” while working on short deadlines of just a few weeks (1977).
Orson Welles and Ida Lupino appeared in their films “Necromancy” (1972) and “The Food of the Gods” (1976), respectively.
Like many cult directors, Gordon’s work initially received unfavorable reviews and just middling commercial success before receiving more thorough critical acclaim in the years that followed. Using rear-projection, Gordon, a renowned visual effects artist, created gigantic critters including rodents, bugs, chickens, and even teenagers.
Bert I. Gordon Cause Of Death
What happened to the Master of mutant monster movies? According to reports, Bert I. Gordon passed away after fainting at his home. Details haven’t been provided yet. Our condolences go to the family and loved ones.
American director Bert I. Gordon, who made low-budget monster pictures that were screened in drive-in theaters in the middle of the 20th century, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 100 in Los Angeles after fainting at his home in Beverly Hills. Gordon’s death was confirmed to the New York Times by Patricia, his daughter.
During the Atomic Age in America, Gordon produced science-fiction B pictures that depicted the end of the world in magnificent detail. Throughout the course of his six-decade career, Gordon produced, directed, and wrote over 25 features, including films like “Village of the Giants” (1965), “How to Succeed with Sex” (1970), and “Empire of the Ants,” while working on short deadlines of just a few weeks (1977).