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Renowned Cult Horror Director Jamie Blanks Dies at 54
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Cult Horror Director Jamie Blanks Dies at 54, Leaves Behind Iconic Legacy
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21-03-2026, 13:51
Cult Horror Director Jamie Blanks Dies at 54, Leaves Behind Iconic Legacy
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Jamie Blanks, director of the cult horror film *Urban Legend*, passed away at 54 in Melbourne.
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His family confirmed his sudden death, noting he was actively preparing for a new film despite recent ill health.
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Blanks rose to prominence with *Urban Legend*, a 1998 slasher film that grossed over $70 million globally.
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He also directed *Valentine* and later composed music for films like *Crawlspace* and *What Are You Afraid Of?*.
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Blanks was considered for *Scream* and *I Know What You Did Last Summer*, and cited John Carpenter, Sam Raimi, and Kathryn Bigelow as influences.
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