Farewell to the King of B-Movies: Roger Corman Dies at 96
A Cinematic Legacy that Spanned Decades
From "Little Shop of Horrors" to "Attack of the Crab Monsters," Roger Corman's Films Shaped the Face of American Cinema
The world of filmmaking has lost a true icon. Roger William Corman, the prolific director, producer, and actor known for his groundbreaking low-budget movies, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024, at the age of 96.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 5, 1926, Corman initially pursued a career in engineering. However, his passion for storytelling ultimately led him to the world of cinema. Known as "The King of B-Movies," Corman's films consistently outperformed expectations, proving that high-quality cinema could be produced with limited resources.
Corman's filmography boasts an astonishing range of over 500 films, spanning genres from science fiction to horror to comedy. His unwavering belief in the transformative power of cinema inspired a generation of filmmakers and actors, including Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, and Jack Nicholson.
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