Nikos the Impaler
Nikos is a b-grade horror 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.
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| Directed by | Andreas Schnaas |
| Written by | Ted Geoghegan, Andreas Schnaas |
| Produced by | Andreas Schnaas, Joe Zaso |
| Starring | Joe Zaso, Felissa Rose, Andreas Schnaas |
| Distributed by | RatPack Independent Films |
Release date | 2003 |
Running time | 126 min. |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $45,000 (estimated) |
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.
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