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Dan O'Bannon (I) (1946–2009)
Dan O'Bannon was inspired at an early age by EC Comics like Tales from the Crypt and old horror films that he saw in St. Louis. He even wrote a few stories for Heavy Metal magazine (which also showed up in the film). O'Bannon got his start when he and John Carpenter collaborated on the cult sci-fi film Dark Star (1974). After a failed attempt to ...
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Born:in St. Louis, Missouri, USADied:(age 63) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Blue Thunder
(TV Series) (story - 2 episodes, 1984) (teleplay - 1 episode, 1984)
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- Arms Race
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Personal Quote:
[talking about Lifeforce (1985)] The performances too could have been computer generated, it probably would have been a great improvement. We had the one and only Tobe Hooper at the helm which is approximately like having Bozo the Clown at the helm. See more »Trivia:
Dan O'Bannon had been working on the screenplay for Screamers (1995) as early as 1981. The October 10, 1984, draft credits Michael Campus as co-writer. It is unknown whether Campus also intended to direct. See more »Star Sign:
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