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Daniel Thomas O'Bannon (September 30, 1946 – December 17, 2009) was an American film screenwriter, director and visual effects supervisor, usually in the science fiction and horror genres. O'Bannon wrote the screenplay for Alien, adapted from a story he wrote with Ronald Shusett.
Dan O'Bannon was a sci-fi/horror filmmaker who co-wrote Alien and Total Recall, and directed The Return of the Living Dead. He also appeared in documentaries and interviews about his work and influences.
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Official Website of Writer Dan O'Bannon.
Apr 3, 2024 · In the early 70s, young filmmakers John Carpenter and Dan O'Bannon created a spaceship tale for a graduation project – little knowing it would influence Alien and many other works.
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May 28, 2023 · Learn how Dan O'Bannon influenced sci-fi and horror with his work on Dark Star, Alien, Star Wars, and more. Discover his original ideas, collaborations, and legacy in this article.
Dec 21, 2009 · Dan O’Bannon, whose screenplays for “Alien,” “Total Recall,” “The Return of the Living Dead” and other films made him a cult hero among science fiction aficionados, died on Thursday ...
Dan O'Bannon was a sci-fi/horror writer and director who co-wrote Alien (1979) and The Return of the Living Dead (1985). He was influenced by EC Comics and old horror films, and suffered from Crohn's disease.
