Film director Chuck Russell, famed for The Mask, The Blob and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3, has died at age 74 at a San Diego–area home, with TMZ reporting a medical emergency. His career encompassed horror and action hits, and he later returned with the 2024 Witchboard remake, highlighting a lasting influence on practical and visual effects.

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Chuck Russell

American director, producer, and screenwriter (1952–2026)

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Chuck Russell· Entertainment · 11 sources · Jul 24, 2026Story

Chuck Russell Dies in San Diego; age disputed

Entertainment· Jul 24, 2026

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Charles Raymond Russell was an American film director, screenwriter and producer. He was best known for directing the films A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), The Blob (1988), The Mask (1994), Eraser (1996), and The Scorpion King (2002).

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Occupation: film director, film producer, screenwriter, film actor
Citizenship: United States
Born: May 9, 1952
Died: July 22, 2026

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