Chuck Russell, the filmmaker known for directing genre films including “The Mask” and “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors,” has died at age 74. Multiple outlets report that Russell died on Wednesday at his home in the San Diego, California area. His death is described as being confirmed by his attorney, and local fire department personnel responded to his residence, according to reports.
Across the sources, Russell’s directing credits are consistently cited as including “The Mask” (1994), “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors,” “The Blob,” and “Eraser.” He also directed “The Scorpion King,” a 2002 film that introduced Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in a leading role, and is credited with additional work such as “Bless This Child” and “Dreamscape” in some coverage.
Several publications note that Russell’s films helped propel the careers of major performers, including Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, and Johnson. Details beyond the cause of death are not included in the provided reports.
