Scott Spiegel, ‘Evil Dead II’ and ‘The Rookie’ Co-Writer, Dies at 67

RIP to Horror Icon Scott Spiegel, Co-Writer of 'Evil Dead II'

A longtime associate of Sam Raimi, Eli Roth, and Quentin Tarantino, Spiegel also directed 'From Dusk Till Dawn 2' and 'Hostel: Part III.'

Scott Spiegel, ‘Evil Dead II’ and ‘The Rookie’ Co-Writer, Dies at 67

Scott Spiegel, “Evil Dead II," “The Rookie” co-writer and EP of the “Hostel” franchise, died on Sept. 1 at 67 years old.

RIP to Horror Icon Scott Spiegel, Co-Writer of ‘Evil Dead II’ - WorldNL Magazine

You might not immediately recognize the name Scott Spiegel, but if you—like most horror fans—are a sworn devotee of the legendary splatter comedy Evil Dead II, you are well familiar with his work. Spiegel, who passed away this week at age 67, co-wrote that film with a buddy of his since high school: director Sam Raimi. He had also acted in Within the Woods, Raimi’s proof-of-concept that later helped him make the first Evil Dead. Spiegel’s other …