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2026-07-13 08:47 UTC

Really sad news to hear about Sam Neill passing. 'Jurassic Park' might be the first film that pops up in many people's heads when they hear his name, but from John Carpenter's 'In the Mouth of Madness', to 'Possession', 'The Piano', 'Event Horizon', and 'The Hunt for Red October', he had an incredible range. There was a time that it seemed like Sam Neill was in everything, from the arthouse dramas of the 80s to the blockbusters of the 90s, and he brought his versatility and charm to every role he played. Definitely one of the actors that defined that era of cinema. #SamNeill #Movies #CineMastodon #FilmMastodon #JurassicPark #TheHuntForRedOctober #Possession #RIP #News

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@Anomnomnomaly@beige.party 2026-07-13 08:55

@fringemagnet@sunny.garden I think my first memory of seeing him in a movie was The Omen III as a kid... I used to watch far too many movies that I shouldn't have been watching at that age. He was always so commanding and charismatic in every role... and I can't think of a single movie I've seen with him in that I've not enjoyed. I highly recommend an Australian movie called 'Rams' from about 6yrs ago. Maybe one of the last starring roles I saw him in. I've only seen him in cameos and bit parts since. He will be missed

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@ariaflame@masto.ai 2026-07-13 11:05

@fringemagnet@sunny.garden Dang, I've got his autobiography/memoir somewhere. I should finish reading it.

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@kathimmel@mstdn.social 2026-07-13 12:08

@fringemagnet@sunny.garden i almost think his role as mark in 'possession' is scarier than damien.

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