Christian Stavrakis
Directing
Biography
A Pittsburgh native, Christian Stavrakis spent his formative years in the suburbs of Washington D.C. Having been exposed to the world of film at an early age (his brother Taso worked frequently with director George Romero), Christian returned to Pittsburgh in 1990 and worked for many years on numerous films which were shot in the area, always maintaining a close relationship with his friend and classmate Mark Ricche, who remained in Maryland. After the huge success of "The Blair Witch Project" (co-directed by their high school friend Eduardo Sanchez), Stavrakis and Ricche became more determined than ever to produce a feature of their own. The result was "Mortal Remains," the debut feature of their company, Cryptic Pictures. After a 13-year struggle, the film was finally completed and released to the public in 2017. Also known as accomplished sculptor, painter, and writer, Stavrakis continues to hone his skills as a filmmaker and artist.
Known For
Five years after surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre, Sienna and Jonathan are still struggling to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to embrace the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind. But just when they think they're safe, Art returns, determined to turn their holiday cheer into a new nightmare. The festive season quickly unravels as Art unleashes his twisted brand of terror, proving that no holiday is safe.
Terrifier 3
When a man's daughter is suddenly taken during a championship hockey game – with the captors demanding a billion dollars by game's end – he frantically sets a plan in motion to rescue her and abort an impending explosion before the final buzzer.
Sudden Death
Marie is a vampire with a thirst for bad guys. When she fails to properly dispose of one of her victims, a violent mob boss, she bites off more than she can chew and faces a new, immortal danger.
Innocent Blood
A documentary that brings to light the vision that director George A. Romero had for an adaptation of Resident Evil, using newly filmed interviews with those who were there, and unravels the secrets behind why it was never produced.
George A. Romero's Resident Evil
A docu-thriller that sets out to uncover the details surrounding the life, brief career, and mysterious death of horror filmmaker Karl Atticus, referred to by some as the forgotten father of the "slasher movie." The film includes interviews with various horror historians and aficionados including Eduardo Sanchez (director of The Blair Witch Project), who posits the question: Why, for 40 years, has the story of Karl Atticus been all but eradicated from the annals of cinema history?
Mortal Remains
Shot in 1998 but not officially released until 2021, this short film was produced as a proof-of-concept for a reality-style TV show. It centers on a group of professional wrestlers and their behind-the-scenes shenanigans, as well as the antics of wrestling fans watching from the comfort of the local watering hole and the hapless ringside announcers who end up becoming part of the action.
Iron City Asskickers
Four teens: Chris, Vivian, Davis, and Laurel enter the woods for some mischief, but instead they come face to face with the Devil and a night of fun turns into a hellish experience.
Night of the Devil
The grisly legacy of filmmaker Karl Atticus lives on in the minds of those who knew him, and in the souls of those who have come to admire his films...but delving into his sordid past comes with a terrible price.