| Richard Raaphorst | |
|---|---|
 Raaphorst in 2023 | |
| Born | Richard Raaphorst 1971 (age 52–53) Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Alma mater | Willem de Kooning Academy |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, writer, cartoonist |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Richard Raaphorst (born 1971 in Rotterdam, Netherlands) 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). He also created short films, including Zombi 1 (1995) and Worst Case Scenario (2008).
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.
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, however, due to numerous financial difficulties, the film was ultimately canceled in March 2009 before its completion.
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, 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.
Selected filmography
| 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
- "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..." 2010-06-15. Archived from the original on 15 June 2010. 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.