Urban Legend director Jamie Blanks dies aged 54
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Urban Legend director Jamie Blanks dies aged 54
"I tried to learn a lot from John Carpenter in terms of keeping things simple, I tried to learn a lot from Sam Raimi about how to keep things fun, and I tried to learn a lot from Kathryn Bigelow about..."
Jamie Blanks, the Australian filmmaker famous for the cult classic Urban Legend, died at 54 in Melbourne. His family announced his unexpected passing, despite some health issues. Blanks gained recognition with Urban Legend, which grossed over $70 million and led to two sequels. He directed other notable films like Valentine, Storm Warning, and Long Weekend. In later years, he focused on composing for films. Blanks was considered for directing iconic horror films but lost those opportunities to other directors. His filmmaking style was influenced by notable directors.
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