Filmmaker Michael J. Hein, who was the founder of the New York City Horror Film Festival, died of a heart attack in Hillsdale, New Jersey, on July 9, 2011. He was 41. He was fascinated by horror films from an early age, with a particular interest in special effects makeup. He worked in films from the early 1990s, helping provide effects for “Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor” (1990), “Class of Nuke ‘Em High Part II: Subhumanoid Meltdown” (1991), ”Hitler’s Strawberries” (1998), “Acts of Worship” (2001), “Out of Darkness” (2001), and “Bloody Streetz” (2003). Hein produced, directed and wrote the 2001 horror film “Biohazardous”. He went on to produce such subsequent chillers as “Cyclone” (2004), “This Is How My Brother Died” (2004), “Dead Serious” (2005) which he also wrote, “Spiker” (2007), “Devil’s Grove” (2007) which he co-directed, and “Red Hook” (2009). He also appeared onscreen in small roles in several of his films. Hein founded the New York City Horror Film Festival in 2002, which was held at the Tribeca Film Center during the Halloween season. He served as festival director until his death.
Filmmaker Michael J. Hein, who was the founder of the New York City Horror Film Festival, died of a heart attack in Hillsdale, New Jersey, on July 9, 2011. He was 41. He was fascinated by horror films from an early age, with a particular interest in special effects makeup. He worked in films from the early 1990s, helping provide effects for “Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor” (1990), “Class of Nuke ‘Em High Part II: Subhumanoid Meltdown” (1991), ”Hitler’s Strawberries” (1998), “Acts of Worship” (2001), “Out of Darkness” (2001), and “Bloody Streetz” (2003). Hein produced, directed and wrote the 2001 horror film “Biohazardous”. He went on to produce such subsequent chillers as “Cyclone” (2004), “This Is How My Brother Died” (2004), “Dead Serious” (2005) which he also wrote, “Spiker” (2007), “Devil’s Grove” (2007) which he co-directed, and “Red Hook” (2009). He also appeared onscreen in small roles in several of his films. Hein founded the New York City Horror Film Festival in 2002, which was held at the Tribeca Film Center during the Halloween season. He served as festival director until his death.
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