Roger Corman, Hollywood mentor and 'King of the Bs,' dies at 98

Roger Corman, the influential filmmaker known as the "King of the Bs," has passed away at 98. Renowned for his low-budget classics like "Little Shop of Horrors" and for launching the careers of many prominent Hollywood figures, Corman died on May 9, 2024, at his home in Santa Monica. He was celebrated for his creative approach to filmmaking, often working with minimal resources to produce movies that became stepping stones for future Oscar-winning directors and actors.