DON SULLIVAN (Giant Gila Monster) R.I.P.

LugosiFan25 · January 29, 2018, 07:40:52 PM

Just saw this news over at Creepy Classics, Don Sullivan of The Giant Gila Monster, The Monster of Piedras Blancas, Teenage Zombies and others has passed on at the age of 80. This is heartbreaking to me considering how much I love these three films, especially Gila Monster. I've probably seen that film at least 100 times. I always get those songs in that film stuck in my head.

Heard a great interview with him a few years ago and he sounded like a good, down to earth guy.

Rest in peace Mr. Sullivan.

Mike Scott · January 29, 2018, 07:46:37 PM

R.I.P. Don!

Lunkenstein · January 29, 2018, 11:05:19 PM

Sad to hear. I always loved his films too, especially GILA MONSTER.

"My baby she rocks... and rolls." RIP.

marsattacks666 · January 30, 2018, 08:11:43 AM

R.I.P.

Monsters For Sale · February 21, 2018, 04:28:19 PM

He came off as a nice, unpretentious guy in those movies.

For me, Monster of Piedras Blancas is my favorite, with Giant Gila Monster coming in 2nd.

Wicked Lester · March 04, 2018, 02:31:34 PM

Quote from: Lunkenstein on January 29, 2018, 11:05:19 PM
Sad to hear. I always loved his films too, especially GILA MONSTER.

"My baby she rocks... and rolls." RIP.

And there was this horror of a song that tormented my mind every time I saw this movie. AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!

https://youtu.be/RgZiIDaRVQU

monsterphile · March 09, 2018, 01:01:43 AM

I met him at the Monster Bash back in 2008 (?) and he was a very nice man. As I recall, he was pleasantly surprised that anyone would care about his performances.

Rob

Mike Scott · March 09, 2018, 04:00:28 AM

What up, Rob? How's every little thing?

monsterphile · May 06, 2018, 02:19:18 AM

Quote from: Mike Scott on March 09, 2018, 04:00:28 AM
What up, Rob? How's every little thing?

I'm doing well enough, I suppose. I spend most of my time watching movies and TV shows on DVD mostly, but some network and streaming. Now that yard sale season is back in NJ, the wife and I have been out and about on Saturdays. I seem to accumulate DVDs faster than I can watch them. I gotten seasons of TV shows for as little as 20 cents. Sometimes there is some horror and Sci Fi, but it's all different genres.
I don't drive any longer, so I try to keep busy around the house.

Mike Scott · May 06, 2018, 03:01:20 AM

Quote from: monsterphile on May 06, 2018, 02:19:18 AM
I'm doing well enough, I suppose.

I guess "well enough" is better that "not so hot"! Could be worse. There could be a rouge planet on a collision course with the Earth?

Glad you're out enjoying the spring weather! I thought I was collecting too many DVDs at $5 to full price. At $.20 ea., I'd have to rent a storage locker!

Well, you can be strange, but don't be a stranger!