Victor Miller
Definition
An American screenwriter and author best known for writing the script for the original 1980 horror film 'Friday the 13th', which established the foundational mythology of the slasher franchise.
A central figure in complex legal battles regarding intellectual property rights and the ownership of legacy horror character iconography.
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If Victor Miller had known how many sequels his script would spawn, he might have asked for a larger check or perhaps a lifetime supply of hockey masks.
The legal drama over Victor Miller's work proves that the most terrifying monster in horror cinema isn't in the woods, but in a courtroom.
One has to admire Victor Miller for turning a low-budget summer camp nightmare into a career-defining game of intellectual property tag.