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There’s an old adage that says you should never meet your heroes — but whoever came up with that didn’t know Stuart Gordon.

The director known for such cult classics as “Re-Animator,” “From Beyond” and “Dolls” died Tuesday night in Van Nuys, Calif., from multiple organ failure at age 72. He is survived by his brother, David George Gordon, his wife, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon; daughters Suzanna, Jillian and Margaret Gordon; four grandchildren and a countless number of fans and protégés who adored the worlds and characters he brought to life.

It’s a very strange thing to find yourself friends with a man you grew up idolizing. Usually I don’t recommend it; it’s asking for disappointment. I have no idea what prompted me to first rent that VHS copy of “Re-Animator” with friends in high school; it probably had something to do with the bright green color on the box,...

Today brings about some incredibly sad news for the horror community as cult classic filmmaker Stuart Gordon has passed away. A legend of the horror genre, Gordon is very well-known for directing genre movies like Re-Animator, From Beyond, Dolls, and a variety of others. This has obviously left fans all across the world deeply saddened over the loss, and many of Gordon's colleagues and contemporaries from his legendary career have taken to social media to react to the news.

Scream queen Barbara Crampton, who starred alongside Jeffrey Combs in Gordon's movie Re-Animator, has also reacted to the news of Gordon's passing on social media. "An enormous talent, vibrant & boundary breaking, his work was in a class by itself," Crampton writes on Twitter. She adds: "He created countless moments on film which were at once, funny, scary, daring & smart. He gave me my career. I lost a dear friend. I'm heartbroken.

Stuart Gordon, the horror director best known for the '80s classics Re-Animator and From Beyond, has died. He was 72.

Gordon died Tuesday evening of multiple organ failure, his daughter, Margaret Gordon, told The Hollywood Reporter.

"Stuart was a beloved filmmaker, mentor and friend to all, but my sisters and I know him best as Dad," Margaret Gordon told THR. "My sisters, our mother and I are so heartbroken, but the outpouring of support from people all over the world has helped understand the scope of his impact. We are so grateful to everyone who loved him and ...

Stuart Gordon, the horror director best known for the '80s classics Re-Animator and From Beyond, has died. He was 72.

Gordon died Tuesday evening of multiple organ failure, his daughter, Margaret Gordon, told The Hollywood Reporter.

"Stuart was a beloved filmmaker, mentor and friend to all, but my sisters and I know him best as Dad," Margaret Gordon told THR. "My sisters, our mother and I are so heartbroken, but the outpouring of support from people all over the world has helped understand the scope of his impact. We are so grateful to everyone who loved him and ...

Stuart Gordon, best known as the filmmaker behind such cult classics as “Re-Animator” and “From Beyond,” has died, his family confirmed to Variety Tuesday night. He was 72.

Although best known for his seminal work in independent horror, Gordon had a varied career that included founding the Organic Theater Company with his wife, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon. The Organic premiered such prominent works as David Mamet’s “Sexual Perversity in Chicago” and “Bleacher Bums,” which starred Dennis Franz and Joe Mantegna. He was a co-creator of the “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” franchise, for which he shared a story credit, and produced the film’s sequel and directed an episode of the TV spin-off. In 2005, he directed a film adaptation of Mamet’s “Edmond,” starring William H. Macy. Other films include “Fortress,” “Castle Freak” and “King of the Ants.”

In recent years, Gordon was active in L.A. theater, finding success directing the solo show “Nevermore…...