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JamesG · 06-21-2017, 12:59 PM

R.I.P. Simon Sayce, Creator of the Hellraiser Puzzle Box, has Passed Away
by John Squires
June 20, 2017

One of the most iconic props in horror history is unquestionably the Lament Configuration Box from the Hellraiser franchise, which of course brings Pinhead and his Cenobites out of Hell and into our physical reality.

In the films, the puzzle box was created by Philip LeMarchand. In real life, however, it was artist Simon Sayce who designed the iconic prop. Today we’re sad to report that Simon Sayce has passed away after an extended battle with cancer.

The news comes courtesy of Sayce’s own Facebook page, which friends have been using as a memorial.

“This morning I received word that Simon had passed. Over the past two years I had become friends with Simon Sayce getting to know him, trading bad jokes and off color humor and talking shop on projects we were both working on,” wrote friend Eric Gross.

“Sadly his health started to go quickly and he spent less and less time on Facebook or responding to texts and e-mails. When Simon went quiet, that’s when I knew the mind was willing but the body had just had enough. Simon Sayce was a teacher, a friend and an artist above all else.”

In addition to designing the puzzle box, Sayce also created David Cronenberg’s mask for Nightbreed, as well as the character Peloquin for the same film.

He worked on the special effects teams for a few other horror films in the late ’80s and into the early ’90s, including The Unholy, The Lair of the White Worm and I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle.

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/34...x-passed-away/

Edison · 06-22-2017, 04:28 PM

One of those very special small font names, in the end credits, that can really help a big name make you jump out of your skin..or save the day (at least, until the next film).

Torgo · 06-22-2017, 06:12 PM

RIP

The Lament Configuration Box is easily in the Top 5 of most iconic horror film props, or props of any genre.

I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle is a fun underrated little film.

06-21-2017, 12:59 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,135	Simon Sayce, Creator of "Hellraiser" Puzzle Box, Dies after Cancer Battle *R.I.P. Simon Sayce, Creator of the Hellraiser* Puzzle Box, has Passed Away** by John Squires June 20, 2017 One of the most iconic props in horror history is unquestionably the Lament Configuration Box from the Hellraiser franchise, which of course brings Pinhead and his Cenobites out of Hell and into our physical reality. In the films, the puzzle box was created by Philip LeMarchand. In real life, however, it was artist Simon Sayce who designed the iconic prop. Today we’re sad to report that Simon Sayce has passed away after an extended battle with cancer. The news comes courtesy of Sayce’s own Facebook page, which friends have been using as a memorial. “This morning I received word that Simon had passed. Over the past two years I had become friends with Simon Sayce getting to know him, trading bad jokes and off color humor and talking shop on projects we were both working on,” wrote friend Eric Gross. “Sadly his health started to go quickly and he spent less and less time on Facebook or responding to texts and e-mails. When Simon went quiet, that’s when I knew the mind was willing but the body had just had enough. Simon Sayce was a teacher, a friend and an artist above all else.” In addition to designing the puzzle box, Sayce also created David Cronenberg’s mask for Nightbreed, as well as the character Peloquin for the same film. He worked on the special effects teams for a few other horror films in the late ’80s and into the early ’90s, including The Unholy, The Lair of the White Worm and I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle. http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/34...x-passed-away/ Attached Images

06-22-2017, 04:28 PM	#2
Edison Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 01, 2006 Posts: 2,430	One of those very special small font names, in the end credits, that can really help a big name make you jump out of your skin..or save the day (at least, until the next film). Attached Images

06-22-2017, 06:12 PM	#3
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,036	RIP The Lament Configuration Box is easily in the Top 5 of most iconic horror film props, or props of any genre. I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle is a fun underrated little film.
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