Robert Green Hall, also known as Rob Hall, was a talented and versatile artist who worked in the fields of special makeup effects, film directing, music, and visual effects. He was best known for his work on horror films and TV shows such as Laid to Rest, Fear Clinic, Teen Wolf, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Angel. He passed away on May 24, 2021, at the age of 47. The cause of death has not been officially released yet and is awaiting an autopsy. His sudden death has shocked and saddened his fans, friends, and family.
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Early Life and Career
Hall was born on November 27, 1973, in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in Fairview, Alabama, where he developed a passion for makeup and horror films. He started his career as a youngster by buying makeup and materials at the local Wal-Mart for his friends’ Halloween costumes. He moved to Los Angeles in 1992 to pursue his dream of working in the film industry.
In 1996, he set up his own studio and named it Almost Human after a song by the rock band KISS. He worked with extremely low budgets on 22 films for Roger Corman’s Concorde – New Horizons and considered himself a graduate of the “Roger Corman School of Film”. He soon gained recognition for his creative and realistic makeup effects on shows like Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Firefly. He also worked on movies such as Vacancy, Superbad, Strange Wilderness, Big Stan, Killer Pad, The Crazies, and Quarantine 2
Directorial Debut and Success
The film starred Bret Harrison, Laura Prepon, Kevin Gage, Ashley Laurence, and Hal Sparks. It received positive reviews from critics and audiences.
He followed up with Laid to Rest in 2009, a horror film that he wrote, directed, and produced. The film starred Bobbi Sue Luther, Kevin Gage, Sean Whalen, Lena Headey, Thomas Dekker, Nick Principe, and Johnathon Schaech. It featured a masked killer named ChromeSkull who stalks and kills his victims with a video camera attached to his shoulder. The film was praised for its gore effects and slasher elements. It spawned a sequel in 2011 called ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2, which Hall also wrote and directed.
Hall also directed and was a consulting producer for the web series Fear Clinic in 2009. The series starred Robert Englund as Dr. Andover, a doctor who treats patients with severe phobias using a device called the Fear Chamber. The series also featured Kane Hodder, Danielle Harris, Lisa Wilcox, and Fiona Dourif. It was later adapted into a feature film in 2014 with Hall returning as the director.
Music and Other Projects
Hall was not only an artist in the film industry but also in the music scene. He played bass in the rock band Zero 1 with Hal Sparks. He also directed music videos for bands such as Buckcherry, Manntis, Kevn Kinney (Drivin N Cryin), and In This Moment.
Hall was also involved in other projects such as creating makeup effects for the TV show Teen Wolf from 2011 to 2017. He also appeared as himself in several documentaries and TV shows such as Face Off, Bloodworks, Scream Queens, Fangoria’s Blood Drive II: Bite Size Chunks.
Personal Life and Death
Hall resided in Los Angeles with his wife Bobbi Sue Luther. He had three siblings: Jason, Jennifer, and Joshua Hall. He was an avid fan of horror films and comic books. He was also a supporter of animal rights and veganism.
Hall died on May 24th at LA County Hospital. His assistant announced his death on Facebook but did not reveal the cause of death, his death is awaiting an autopsy. His fans have expressed their condolences and tributes on social media.
Legacy
Robert Green Hall was a talented artist who left a mark on the horror genre with his makeup effects and directorial skills. He was admired by his peers and loved by his fans. He will be remembered for his contributions to the film industry and his passion for art.
