Jacques Haitkin, the cinematographer on the primary two Nightmare on Elm Road movies in addition to myriad different horror and motion motion pictures, has died. He handed on March, 21 after a battle with ALS and Leukemia, in response to a Fb submit by his son Zak Haitkin. He was 72.
Extra lately, Haitkin had labored as second unit director of images or digicam operator on a number of the trade’s largest titles, together with Black Panther, Venom, Captain America: Civil Struggle (and Winter Soldier), Livid 7, The Destiny of the Livid, Captain Phillips, The Expendables, X-Males: First Class, X-Males: The Final Stand and Kong: Cranium Island.
Under is his son Zac’s assertion.
I’m deeply saddened to announce that my dad, Jacques Haitkin handed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 on the age of 72 in San Francisco, CA after an extended and brave battle with ALS and Leukemia. Regardless of the challenges that he confronted, his spirit remained unwavering till the very finish. I can take consolation in realizing that he’s now at peace and in a greater place with my mother, Anne Coffey, and they’re collectively once more ultimately.
You may be deeply missed, Jacques, however your spirit will proceed to encourage us all perpetually. All of the recollections we’ve shared and the teachings you’ve taught me are issues I’ll always remember. I’m the person I’m immediately due to the way in which you raised me. I really like you a lot and I’m so grateful that I bought to be your son
A fuller checklist of the titles on which Haitkin was both DP or cinematographer consists of The Prize Fighter, The Non-public Eyes, The Home The place Evil Dwells, The Misplaced Empire, Quiet Cool, My Demon Lover, The Hidden, Cherry 2000, Cage, Shocker, Buried Alive, The Ambulance, Quick Getaway, Mother and Dad Save the World, Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence, Relentless 3, Bloodsport 2, The Massive Squeeze, Buried Alive II, Wishmaster, Group Knight Rider, and Faust, together with others. He additionally directed episodes of Group Knight Rider.
Editor, pal and Hellbound: Hellraiser II director Tony Randel posted his personal tribute.
