Jacques Haitkin, who helped breathe life into low-budget horror movies like the 1984 classic A Nightmare on Elm Street, dies at age 72.
A Nightmare on Elm Street cinematographer Jacques Haitkin has passed away. Born in New York State on August 29, 1950, Haitkin studied at both NYU and the American Film Institute before getting his start in Hollywood on low-budget films, especially horror.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Per The Hollywood Reporter, Haitkin passed away on March 21 due to complications from ALS and leukemia. At the time, he was residing in an assisted living facility in San Francisco. He is survived by his sons Harry and Zak, as well as his niece, producer Meri Haitkin.
Jacques Haitkin Leaves Behind a Hollywood Legacy Far Beyond Elm Street Haitkin's work bringing nightmares to life on Elm Street not only launched a massive franchise, it shaped the look of the entire horror genre for the proceeding decade.
Jacques Haitkin will be sorely missed by his friends, family, and fans. However, his legacy will continue to inspire future filmmakers for many decades to come. At any budget level, he crafted images that stuck in the mind and provoked both vivid dreams and terrifying nightmares.
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