R.I.P. Peter Medak, director of The Changeling and Romeo Is Bleeding
Peter Medak, director of the 1980 psychological horror film The Changeling and the 1993 crime thriller Romeo Is Bleeding , died peacefully in Los Angeles on Tuesday, according to a statement from his family. He was 88.
Peter Medak, the esteemed director known for his work in both film and television, has passed away at the age of 88 in Los Angeles. Medak made a significant impact across various genres, with notable works including The Changeling (1980) and Romeo Is Bleeding (1993). Born in Budapest, Hungary, he fled to England during the Hungarian Uprising at the age of 18 and began his career training at Associated British-Pathé.
His journey led him to assistant directing roles in films such as Hammer Horror's The Phantom Of The Opera, and he eventually became an influential figure in the industry. Medak's talent for drawing outstanding performances from his actors earned him the title of "actor's director." Throughout his career, he collaborated with renowned actors and directors, contributing to a vast array of projects ranging from horror and crime thrillers to television series and documentaries.
His last film was the 2018 documentary, The Ghost Of Peter Sellers. Medak is survived by four children and five grandchildren.
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