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James Isaac (1960–2012)

Special Effects | Director | Miscellaneous Crew

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Cites famous director David Cronenberg as his mentor and idol.

Born:

in San Francisco, California, USA

Died:

(age 51) in Sausalito, California, USA
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Director Jim Isaac and Kane Hodder as Jason Voorhees on the set of New Line Cinema's, JASON X.
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Filmography

Hide HideSpecial Effects (6 titles)
1999 eXistenZ (special effects - as Jim Isaac)
 
1995 Virtuosity (project supervisor: Chris Walas Inc. - as Jim Isaac)
 
1990 Look Who's Talking Too (project supervisor: Chris Walas, Inc. - as Jim Isaac)
 
1987 House II: The Second Story (special effects coordinator - as Jim Isaac)
 
1985 Enemy Mine (creature technician: Chris Walas Inc.)
 
1984 Gremlins (creature crew)
 
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2008 Pig Hunt
 
2006 Skinwalkers (as Jim Isaac)
 
2001 Jason X (as Jim Isaac)
 
1995 Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater (TV series)
– Viki Williamson Night (1995) (archive footage)
 
1989 The Horror Show
 
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1991 Naked Lunch (project supervisor)
 
1986 The Fly (creature effects: C.W.I. - as Jim Smash Isaac)
 
1983 Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (creature technician)
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
2008 Pig Hunt (co-producer)
 
2001 Jason X (co-producer, executive producer)
 
Show ShowVisual Effects (2 titles)
1999 eXistenZ (visual and special effects supervisor - as Jim Isaac)
 
1989 DeepStar Six (visual effects supervisor)
 
Show ShowActor (1 title)
2001 Jason X
Doctor (uncredited)
 
1998 Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror (video) (second unit director)
 
Show ShowSelf (5 titles)
2013 Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (documentary) (post-production)
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2009 His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Making of... (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Skinwalkers (2007) … Himself (as Jim Isaac)
 
2002 The Many Lives of Jason Voorhees (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2002 By Any Means Necessary: The Making of 'Jason X' (video documentary short)
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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Jim Smash Isaac | Jim Isaac
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Personal Quote:

About his mentor David Cronenberg: "David knew I wanted to direct and it was my goal. He let me into his world and I could ask him any questions I wanted on what he was doing. I'd ask, 'Why did you block it like that,' or 'What were you thinking here?' He really allowed me to pick his brain." See more »

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Cites famous director David Cronenberg as his mentor and idol. See more »

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