Richard Raaphorst

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Born
Richard Raaphorst

1971 (age 5253)
Alma mater Willem de Kooning Academy
Occupation(s)Film director, writer, cartoonist
Years active1995–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]

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Life and career

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

Short and full-length films directed, produced, or written by Richard Raaphorst
YearTitleRole(s)Notes
1995 Zombi 1 Director, Writer
2007Eigen wereldWriterShort film
2008 Worst Case Scenario DirectorUnreleased; concept teaser
2008PopoDirector, WriterScreenplay for short film
2012The RocketeerWriterShort film
2013 Frankenstein's Army Director, Co-writerDebut full-length film
2022GnomesWriterShort film

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