Nikos the Impaler

Nikos the Impaler is a b-grade splatter film directed by and starring German arteur Andreas Schnaas. It follows a reincarnated barbarian (Schnaas) as he wreaks havok on modern day New York City.

Synopsis

College professor Frank Heller (Joe Zaso) and his girlfriend Sandra (Felissa Rose) lead a ragtag group of museum patrons in a race for their lives. After a botched robbery attempt spills blood on the ancient mask of Nikos a lu Unziceanu (Schnaas), the barbarian returns to kill off virtually anyone and everyone that crosses his path. After wiping out the art museum, the maniac turns to a health club, gay bar, movie theater, and video store to continue his rampage.

Production Information

• The film was shot in New York City on a budget of 40,000 dollars and was released direct-to-DVD.

• It is known in some markets as Nikos the Impaler and Violent Shit 4: Nikos.

• The name Nikos was also the killer's name in Andreas Schnaas' earlier film, Anthropophagous 2000. Schnaas himself played Nikos in both movies.

• Cameos in the film include Debbie Rochon, Lloyd Kaufman, Darian Caine, Tina Krause, and Bela B. of Die Ärzte.

Cast

• Joe Zaso as Frank Heller
• Felissa Rose as Sandra Kane
• Andreas Schnaas as Nikos
• Brenda Abbandandolo as Daisy
• Joseph Michael Lagana as Pete
• Joe Lattanzi as Ryan

Crew

• Andreas Schnaas Director
• Ted Geoghegan Screenwriter
• Joe Zaso Producer
• C.C. Becker Producer

External links

• Nikos page at The Internet Movie Database
• NIKOS at allmovie