Edward Dein

Edward Dein (16 August 1914 – 8 March 1970) was an American film director and screenwriter who worked in Hollywood from the 1940s through the 1960s. He is best known for his work in classic Hollywood productions, particularly in the horror and science fiction genres. He directed several films, including Curse of the Undead, The Leech Woman, and Calypso Joe. He was also a successful screenwriter and wrote several screenplays, including The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake and The Snow Creature. He passed away in 1970 at the age of 55.

Scene from Curse of the Undead 1959
Films

Curse of the Undead 1959

Curse of the Undead 1959 follows a family in a small Western town as they confront a mysterious gunslinger who is revealed to be a vampire, leading to a battle between good and evil.

Coleen Gray in a scene from The Leech Woman 1960
Films

The Leech Woman 1960

The Leech Woman 1960 was the last unofficial Universal Horror, made to play alongside Hammer’s The Brides of Dracula. But the low-budget B&W horror paled in comparison with the colourful British vampire film.