Comments on: SFx Legend Stan Winston, 62, Dies

By: Grant

Grant — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:22:20 +0000

I always liked him on that monster movie feature on American Movie Classics in about ‘ 01-’ 02. And even though I’m not TOO attached to those blockbuster movies he worked on, “Gargoyles” is a whole other thing to me (I first saw it very early on, and I’ve never stopped liking it).

By: Dragonheart

Dragonheart — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:57:07 +0000

This is the saddest pieces of news I heard for awhile.
I grew up with his characters, and they became good old friends. He was, and still is, one of the greatest pioneers in movie making, and he will never be forgotten.
This is a sad day in movie history, condolences to his family.

RIP Stan, you did a great job!

By: Ole Bub

Ole Bub — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:24:06 +0000

Good morning Cryptos…

My thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.

A very sad day for cinema…the loss of such talent is heartbreaking.

Agreed John…very tragic to be taken in your prime…life is much too short to waste…JMHO

live and let live…

Steve Summar

By: DavidFullam

DavidFullam — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:12:51 +0000

I just saw Iron Man for the first time yesterday. Then I came home to hear this. Talk about irony. My fave Winston story goes that he and his crew made up “Island of Dr. Moreau’s” original director, Richard Stanley, as one of the near men, after Stanley left the film due to Val Kilmer and his lousy attitude. They did this to stick it Kilmer. I hope this story is true .
I still feel that the Predators are the greatest race of aliens ever designed for film.

By: HulkSmashNow

HulkSmashNow — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:03:25 +0000

One of my heroes, as well, as let’s not forget his work on the cult classic “The Monster Squad.”

By: tomdee27

tomdee27 — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:37:34 +0000

I really shouldn’t be so upset that a man who is responsible for giving me so many nightmares has died. I was a huge fan of Stan Winston. Nobody seemed to connect with the dark side of scary as well as Mr. Winston. The creature in The Thing and Pumpkinhead were equally brilliant and awe inspiring. For Stan’s sake, I hope there is nothing on the other side as scary as the creatures in his imagination. Rest well my friend.

Tom

By: Lyndon

Lyndon — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:18:41 +0000

RIP Stan Winston, even if his views on the Patty ’suit’ were ridiculous.

By: Bill Munns

Bill Munns — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:16:44 +0000

Stan was a true original, a true artist, and a true innovator.

He will surely be missed.

Bill

By: timi_hendrix

timi_hendrix — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:52:00 +0000

I am sadden and shocked to hear the news.
He was still a young man.

Thanks to the imagination and passion of Stan Winston he gave us unforgettable movie moments. I’ve always been excited to see his creations.

I’ll miss you Stan Winston.
The industry has suffered a blow and I will pray for your loved ones.

By: bill green

bill green — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:14:20 +0000

this is aweful sad news to hear & see that stan winston passed away. thanks bill green