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Chuck Russell, ‘The Mask’ and ‘Scorpion King’ Director, Dead at 74
Rolling StoneFriday, July 24, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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Producer-screenwriter also helmed Eraser , A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors , and The Blob
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Producer-screenwriter also helmed Eraser , A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors , and The Blob
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Rolling Stone published: Chuck Russell, ‘The Mask’ and ‘Scorpion King’ Director, Dead at 74
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