It is being reported that director David R. Ellis passed away earlier today. According to Deadline, Ellis died in Johannesburg, South Africa while preparing to direct Kite. The details surrounding his death are not yet known, but it was said that his passing was sudden.
David R. Ellis was 60 at the time of his passing and will be remembered for his work as a director on multiple horror films, including Final Destination 2, Snakes on a Plane, The Final Destination and, most recently, Shark Night 3D. He was set to reunite with Samuel L. Jackson for a live-action adaptation of Kite, which was based on a popular Japanese anime title of the same name.
Aside from his work as a director, David R. Ellis also has dozens of stunt credits on films such as Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), Scarface, and Lethal Weapon. Our thoughts are with his family and friends, and we'll update this story with any additional details that become available.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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