Richard Raaphorst | |
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 Raaphorst in 2023 | |
| Born | Richard Raaphorst June 21, 1971 |
| Alma mater | Willem de Kooning Academy |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, writer, cartoonist |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Richard Raaphorst (born 21 June 1971) [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]
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 26 July 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]
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
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| 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 |
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