Stuff I like
Shaun of the Dead was released in the UK on April 9th, 2004 following a premier in London the week previous.
It wouldn’t be released in the states until the following September.
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
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| The Winchester pub irl used to be a pub in South London. Turned into flats in 2008. |
John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978).
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| Will Sandin |
And again in 1981 shooting scenes for a TV edit.
These are his only acting roles.
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| A few years older |
In recent years he’s done the convention and documentary circuit.
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| Not so little Will Sandin |
Stan Winston was born on April 7th, 1946 in Arlington, VA.
Stan Winston (1946-2008)
The award winning make-up and special effects artist career spanned over 40 years with more than 70 titles.
Gargoyles (1972) 
The Wiz (1978) 
Oscar nominated Heartbeeps (1981)
Starring Bernadette Peters
and Andy Kaufman
Lost to Rick Baker for his work in
An American Werewolf in London 
John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982) 
Oscar Nomination for Edward Scissorhands (1990)
After his passing, the family founded the
Michael Rooker was born on April 6th, 1955 in Jasper, Alabama.
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| Michael Rooker |
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| With Tom Towles in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) |
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| The Dark Half (1993) |
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| Mallrats (1995) |
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| Slither (2006) |
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| Super (2010) |
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| The Walking Dead (2010-2013) |
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| Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) |
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| Love and Monsters (2020) |
Frank Gorshin was born on April 5th, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA.
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| Frank Gorshin (1933-2005) |
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The Riddler on Batman with Adam West (1966-1967) |
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| Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek with William Shatner (1969)  |
Anthony Perkins was born on April 4th, 1932 in New York City.
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| Anthony Perkins (1932-1992) |
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| Tin Star (1957) with Peter Fonda and Betsy Palmer |
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| Green Mansions (1959) with Henry Silva |
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| Psycho (1960) with Janet Leigh |
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| Who knew Tony Perkins put out pop albums in the 50’s and 60’s? |
On April 3rd, 1977 Sid Vicious played his first show as the bassist for the Sex Pistols at the Screen on the Green cinema in London, England.
The footage was released as part of the documentary film, The Punk Rock Movie (1978) filmed and directed by Don Letts.
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| Sid Vicious and Johnny Rotten At the Screen on the Green Cinema  |
Sex Pistols Timeline:
10/8/1976 - Sex Pistols Sign with EMI
12/1/1976 - Sex Pistols and the Filth and the Fury
1/6/1977 - Sex Pistols Dropped by EMI
3/10/1977 - Sex Pistols Sign to A&M
3/16/1977 - Sex Pistols Dropped by A&M
4/3/1977 - Sid Vicious First Gig
5/27/1977 - Sex Pistols Release God Save the Queen
6/7/1977 - Sex Pistols Boat Party
1/5/1978 - Sex Pistols 1978 Tour Begins
1/14/1978 - Sex Pistols Last Stand
1/17/1978 - Sex Pistols Call It Quits
10/12/1978 - Sid Vicious Arrested for Murder
10/23/1978 - Sid Vicious Suicide Attempt
12/9/1978 - Sid Vicious Arrested for Assault
Brian Glover was born on April 2nd, 1934 in Sheffield, England.
Brian Glover (1934-1997) 
Jabberwocky (1977) 
With Rik Mayall in
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
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| Alien 3 (1992) |
