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Title: Wings Hauser has passed away at age 77/78
Post by: claws on March 20, 2025, 03:43:15 PM
Various sources list his passing away age as 77 or 78.

R.I.P.
Title: Re: Wings Hauser has passed away at age 77/78
Post by: Trevor on March 20, 2025, 08:23:55 PM
Quote from: claws on March 20, 2025, 03:43:15 PMVarious sources list his passing away age as 77 or 78.

R.I.P.

The two movies he made in South Africa - HOSTAGE and REASON TO DIE - were better for having him in them.

RIP ☹️
Title: Re: Wings Hauser has passed away at age 77/78
Post by: zombie no.one on March 21, 2025, 05:44:11 AM
wasn't overly familiar with his stuff but recently saw NIGHTMARE AT NOON (1988) which was enjoyably daft.

according to imdb he also popped up in episodes of THE A TEAM, AIRWOLF, and THE FALL GUY...   so he fought the good fight, TV-wise. RIP
Title: Re: Wings Hauser has passed away at age 77/78
Post by: claws on March 21, 2025, 06:28:56 AM
hrm. I only own three (two) movies on physical media with Wings in it. I honestly thought I had more:

1. Vice Squad 1982
2. Mutant 1984
3. Terror in the Aisles 1984 (Footage of Vice Squad)
Title: Re: Wings Hauser has passed away at age 77/78
Post by: zombie no.one on March 21, 2025, 08:24:53 AM
Quote from: claws on March 21, 2025, 06:28:56 AM2. Mutant 1984


has been somewhere on my to-watch list for years... didn't actually know he was in it
Title: Re: Wings Hauser has passed away at age 77/78
Post by: claws on March 21, 2025, 08:38:33 AM
^^ Mutant was the final theatrical release of FVI (Film Ventures International). Owner Edward L. Montoro wasn't happy about Mutant's poor box office performance. He took the company's remaining money ($1m, that would be $3m in 2025) and was never seen again, though it is believed he went in hiding in Mexico.

I always had a soft spot for Mutant. It has its share of cheese but also a few creepy and intense moments.

Bonus trivia: original title was Night Shadows. They changed it to Mutant for its VHS release.