It’s a shame that Spiegel’s name isn’t more well known, since he was one of those crazy Michigan guys who went on to do some pretty important movies in the genre, such as Evil Dead (1981). Not only did he co-write Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except (1985), but he also co-wrote and directed the fun little slasher Intruder (1989), which both Sam and Ted Raimi, and Bruce Campbell appeared in. He would go on to direct From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money (1999) and Hostel: Part III (2011).

Our thoughts go out to his friends and family during this difficult time.