Richard Raaphorst
Richard Raaphorst | |
|---|---|
 Raaphorst in 2023 | |
| Born | Richard Raaphorst 1971 (age 52–53) |
| Alma mater | Willem de Kooning Academy |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, writer, cartoonist |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Richard Raaphorst (born 1971 in Rotterdam, Netherlands)[1] is a Dutch film director, screenwriter, and cartoonist. He is best known as the co-writer and director of the feature full-length film Frankenstein's Army (2013).[2] He also created short films, including Zombi 1 (1995) and Worst Case Scenario (2008).[3][4][5]
Life and career
[edit]Richard Raaphorst was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He studied at the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam, where he graduated in 1996 with the short film Zombi 1 as part of his studies.[6][7]
He spent years designing and developing ideas for his project Worst Case Scenario and later expressed interest in reviving through a graphic novel. He directing the short film adaptation, the film's trailer was released in a limited promotional version on DVD in 2008 and was nominated for a Golden Trailer Award in 2005 in the category of 'Best Movie Trailer,[8] however, due to numerous financial difficulties, the film was ultimately canceled in March 2009 before its completion.[9]
A few years later, Raaphorst decided to create a feature film inspired by Worst Case Scenario, using some of its concepts and designs but with a completely new story. The found-footage film, titled Frankenstein's Army,[10] was released on July 26, 2013, worldwide and became a significant success in Japan especially in United States.
In 2021, Raaphorst claimed that the design of a boss monster in Resident Evil Village resembled a creature from his 2013 film, Frankenstein's Army. He stated that the design was used without authorization or credit, calling it a "one to one" copy.[11]
Selected filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Zombi 1 | Director, Writer | |
| 2007 | Eigen wereld | Writer | Short film |
| 2008 | Worst Case Scenario | Director | Unreleased; concept teaser |
| 2008 | Popo | Director, Writer | Screenplay for short film |
| 2012 | The Rocketeer | Writer | Short film |
| 2013 | Frankenstein's Army | Director, Co-writer | Debut full-length film |
| 2022 | Gnomes | Writer | Short film |
References
[edit]- ^ "Richard Raaphorst | Biography". FilmBooster.com.au. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ "Eye For Film: Interview with Richard Raaphorst about Frankenstein's Army". www.eyeforfilm.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ "Zombi 1". Nederlands Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ Arrow, The (2004-06-04). "INT: Richard Raaphorst". JoBlo. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ Price, Jason (2013-09-06). "IT'S ALIVE! — Richard Raaphorst On Bringing 'Frankenstein's Army' To Life!". Icon Vs. Icon. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ "Richard Raaphorst | About". www.richardraaphorst.com. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ "KVIFF | Frankenstein's Army". www.kviff.com (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ "EAT MY BRAINS! - Worst Case Scenario nominated in the Golden Trailers Awards News Article". www.eatmybrains.com. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ "News: All seems dead for WORST CASE SCENARIO, yet..." web.archive.org. 2010-06-15. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ Foutch, Haleigh (2013-09-19). "Richard Raaphorst FRANKENSTEIN'S ARMY Interview". Collider. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ Wiseman, Liam (2021-05-10). "Movie Director Says Resident Evil Village Copied His Monster Design". IGN Southeast Asia. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
