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José Ramón Larraz Gil[1] (1929 – 3 September 2013) was a Spanish director of exploitation and horror films such as the erotic and bloody Vampyres (1974).[2][3]
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| Born | José Ramón Larraz Gil 1929 Barcelona, Spain |
| Died | (aged 84) Málaga, Spain |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, Film director and producer |
| Years active | 1970–2002 |
Biography
Born in Barcelona, Larraz earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree and moved to Paris in 1952, where he started his career as a comics writer for magazines like Pilote and Spirou.[4] His most known creation was the action-comic series "Paul Foran", which he wrote under the name "Gil" and also made some artistic contributions to.[5]
Larraz moved to England, where he began making films, then in 1976 apparently relocated his operations back to Spain. He made many different types of films, but is best known for his horror films. Symptoms was an official British entry at the 1974 Cannes Film Festival.[6] His last few horror films were Spanish-American co-productions.[7] He apparently retired from filmmaking in 1992 at age 63.[8]
Death
Larraz died, aged 84, in Málaga on 3 September 2013.[9]
Selected filmography
As writer and director
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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| 1970 | Whirlpool | [10] | |
| 1971 | Deviation | ||
| 1972 | Watch Out Gringo! Sabata Will Return | ||
| 1973 | The House That Vanished | Alternate titles: Scream and Die, Don't Go in the Bedroom | [11] |
| 1974 | Emma, Dark Doors | ||
| 1974 | Symptoms | Alternate title: Blood Virgin | [12] |
| 1974 | Vampyres | Alternate titles: Daughters of Dracula, Blood Hunger | [13] |
| 1978 | The Coming of Sin | Alternate title: The Violation of the Bitch | [7] |
| 1979 | The Golden Lady | ||
| 1979 | El periscopio | ||
| 1980 | Polvos mágicos | Alternate title: Lady Lucifera | |
| 1980 | Stigma | ||
| 1981 | The National Mummy | ||
| 1982 | Black Candles | Alternate title: Sex Rites of the Devil (Spanish: Los ritos sexuales del diablo) | [7] |
| 1987 | Rest in Pieces | ||
| 1988 | Edge of the Axe | [7] | |
| 1990 | Deadly Manor | Alternate title: Savage Lust | |
Further reading
- The book Immoral Tales: European Sex & Horror Movies 1956-1984 (1994) by Cathal Tohill and Pete Tombs dedicates a chapter to him.
- The paperback film novelisation Vampyres (FAB Press, 2001) by Tim Greaves.
- Vampyres: A Tribute to the Ultimate in Erotic Horror Cinema (1996) by Tim Greaves is devoted entirely to the making of the film, filled with interview material, reviews and a treasure trove of photos.
References
- DigitalCavalry. "Fallece el realizador José Ramón Larraz. - TumbaAbierta.com. El portal del entretenimiento en el género fantástico".
- "José R. Larraz". BFI.
- "Vampyres (1974) - José Larraz - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie". AllMovie.
- Cooper 2016, pp. 162–163.
- "José Larraz - Lambiek Comiclopedia".
- "10 great overlooked British horror films of the 1970s". British Film Institute.
- Cooper 2016, p. 167.
- "Sensuality Oozing Through the Walls_ The Domestic Dramas of José Ramón Larraz". Diabolique Magazine.
- "R.I.P. José Ramón Larraz 1929-2013". Starburst. 3 September 2013.
- Kelly, Kevin (19 September 1970). "Film 'Whirlpool' offers assorted vulgarities". The Boston Globe. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
- Craig 2019, pp. 201–202.
- Smith 2006, p. 205.
- Smith 2006, p. 227.
Sources
- Cooper, Ian (2016). Frightmares: A History of British Horror Cinema. New York City, New York: Columbia University Press. ISBN 978-0-993-07174-4.
- Craig, Rob (2019). American International Pictures: A Comprehensive Filmography. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland. ISBN 978-1-476-66631-0.
- Smith, Gary A. (2006). Uneasy Dreams: The Golden Age of British Horror Films, 1956–1976. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland. ISBN 978-1-476-60530-2.
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José Ramón Larraz Gil[1] dit parfois Gil, Dan Daubeney ou Watman, né le 7 février 1929 à Barcelone en Espagne et mort le 3 septembre 2013 à Malaga[2], est un auteur de bande dessinée et réalisateur espagnol.[ru] Ларрас, Хосе Рамон
Хосе Рамон Ларрас (исп. José Ramón Larraz), (7 февраля 1929 — 3 сентября 2013) — испанский карикатурист, режиссёр, сценарист и продюсер. Также использовал псевдонимы, такие как Дэн Деабенай, Гил, Жиль и Джозеф Ларрас. Известен своими культовыми готическими мистическими и психосексуальными триллерами. Мотивами картин Ларраса часто являются лесбос, вампиры и потеря рассудка[1].Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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