Nikos the Impaler
| Nikos the Impaler | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Andreas Schnaas |
| Produced by |
Andreas Schnaas Joe Zaso |
| Written by |
Ted Geoghegan Andreas Schnaas |
| Starring |
Joe Zaso Felissa Rose Andreas Schnaas |
| Distributed by | RatPack Independent Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 126 minutes |
| Language | English |
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. It is marketed sometimes as Violent Shit 4.[1]
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.[2]
- 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
- Patricia Ostergaard as Addy (the lesbian)
Crew
- Andreas Schnaas Director
- Ted Geoghegan Screenwriter
- Joe Zaso Producer
- C.C. Becker Producer