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Producer Moustapha Akkad Killed by Terrorists

Fangoria was the bearer of bad news over the weekend. Moustapha Akkad died as the result of last Wednesday's terrorist attack in Jordan. He was best known as the executive producer for the "Halloween" series of films. His daughter Rima was also killed in the attack.

For a look at Dread Central's remembrance of Akkad, click here.--Pete Mesling

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Posted by Pete on November 13, 2005 8:43 PM
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