The film both inspired later Lovecraft adaptations, specifically 1986's From Beyond and 2001's Dagon, as well as a career-long span of collaboration with actor Jeffery Combs, who Stuart directed in the insane and terrifying 1995 film Castle Freak. Genre fans might also know Stuart as the director of the 1992 film Fortress.
Stuart is survived by his wife Carolyn Purdy-Gordon, his daughters Suzanna, Jillian and Margaret Gordon, his four grandchildren, and his brother David George Gordon.
Everyone at Kerrang! sends their heart out to Stuart's friends, family, collaborators and fans during this difficult time.
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