Died on this day in horror history – August 18

August 18

2006 – Kanji Otsuka, who directed the films “Dinosaur War Aizenborg” and “Spectreman,” passed away at the age of 72.

1998 – Persis Khambatta, who starred in the films “Megaforce,” “Warrior of the Lost World” and as “Leuitenant IIia” in “Star Trek: The Motion Picture,” passed away at the age of 47.

1997 – Jeep Swenson who played “Bane” in the film “Batman & Robin,” passed away at the age of 40.

1991 – David Gale who portrayed “Dr. Carl Hill” (or at least his head) in the films “Re-Animator” and “Bride of the Re-Animator,” passed away at the age of 54.