Moustapha Akkad

Moustapha Akkad is a Syrian film producer born in the city of Aleppo on July 1st, 1930. He is often recognized as the "grandfather of the Halloween franchise".

Moustapha Akkad died on November 11th, 2005 from injuries he sustained during a terrorist bombing at a hotel in Jordan. His work in the Halloween franchise was succeeded by his son, Malek Akkad, who co-produced the revival series beginning with the 2007 remake of Halloween directed by Rob Zombie.

Notes & Trivia

 * Was an Arabic Muslem.


 * Directed the 1981 film Lion of the Desert.