in Horror History Died on this day in horror history – October 26 by Michael Juvinall Oct 26, 2015, 11:36 pm Comments Off on Died on this day in horror history – October 26 October 26 2007 – Bernard L. Kowalski, director of such films as “Sssssss”, “Night of the Blood Beast” and “Attack of the Giant Leeches.” He was 78. 1999 – Musician Hoyt Axton, who starred in “Gremlins,” passed away at the age of 61. Hoyt Axton Horror HistoryOctober 26 Michael Juvinall I am a Horror journalist, producer, ravenous Horror fiend, aficionado of the classic Universal Monsters, Hammer Horror, Werewolves, and all things Horror.