Richard Elfman
Biography: Richard grew up in the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles (Boyz n the Hood), was a semi-professional boxer, food and wine critic and successful stage director. He is also a noted Afro-Latin percussionist and with his brother, Danny Elfman, founded the band Oingo-Boingo. Richard's theatrical career began in Europe, having worked with directors Jérôme Savary in Paris and Peter Brook in London. Elfman has been a published journalist for 30 years, focusing on food, wine and entertainment. He published culture and entertainment magazine and website, Buzzine, between 2010-2015 and produced 275 Buzzine red-carpet, music and celebrity videos. Richard family include his mother, novelist Blossom "Clare Elfman", sister-in-law, actress Bridget Fonda, son, actor-producer Bodhi Elfman, daughter-in-law Jenna Elfman, niece, producer Mali Elfman and nephew, Emmy-winning broadcast journalist, Diego Santiago. Richard resides in the Hollywood hills with his actress/dancer wife, Anastasia Elfman, where they are renown for their underground food/wine/performance salon, "The Barbecue Bacchanals." Richard presently directs film as well as writes and directs live theatre and plays in the band Mambo Diabolico.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: March 06, 1949
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
Sorority of the Damned
Sorority of the Damned
Overview: A reluctant handy man is pitted against evil when a Sorority house mother opens a gate to hell and gets the whole sorority possessed by demons.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
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Slice!
2022-10-10
Slice!
Overview: With 18 golf holes of terror, heads will surely roll.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-10-10
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Don't You Forget About Me
2010-07-13
Don't You Forget About Me
Overview: Throughout the ’80s John Hughes defined the teen movie genre and spoke not only to that generation’s teens, but every generation that has followed. Then in 1991 he hung up his director’s hat and disappeared into obscurity ala J.D Salinger. In 2008, a group of young Canadian filmmakers set out to complete a documentary about the man with what they hoped would culminate with an interview, which would be his first since 1999.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-07-13
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Bloody Bridget
2023-04-22
Bloody Bridget
Overview: Voodoo deity transforms burlesque dancer into a "Valentine Vampire." Blood only whets her appetite--she must eat her victim's beating hearts. A bloody fun horror/comedy by director Richard Elfman, music by Danny Elfman and Ego Plum.
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-04-22
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The Once and Future Smash
2022-12-04
The Once and Future Smash
Overview: In 1970, Mikey and William both portrayed football cannibal Smash-Mouth in the influential cult hit, End Zone 2. Now, 50 years later, only one can wear the mask.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-12-04
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Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet
1989-01-10
Oingo Boingo: Skeletons in the Closet
Overview: A music video compilation was also released by A&M Records alongside the album. It contained (in order) music videos for "Stay" and "Just Another Day" from Dead Man's Party, "Gratitude" from So-Lo, "Little Girls" from Only a Lad, "Nothing Bad Ever Happens" from Good for Your Soul, and "Private Life" from Nothing to Fear.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-10
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A Look Into 'The Forbidden Zone'
A Look Into 'The Forbidden Zone'
Overview: This film chronicles the bizzare story behind the making of the all time cult classic "Forbidden Zone", as well as providing a brief history of the Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo that follows their transformation from theatrical stage troupe to legendary rock band.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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Scarecrow
2002-12-30
Scarecrow
Overview: A high school outcast who lives in a trailer with his mother finally meets a friend. He wants to ask her if they can go the next step, but then sees her kissing another boy at a party. He runs home only to find his mother having sex with a drunk. He starts yelling, but is countered by the drunk when he suffocates him and makes him look like he hung himself. The scarecrow comes in when the boy's soul is pushed into it. He goes out for revenge.
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-12-30
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Shrunken Heads
1994-05-01
Shrunken Heads
Overview: Three teens killed by a local crime boss return for revenge after a witch doctor revives them through voodoo magic.
Genres: Thriller Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-05-01
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George of the Jungle
1997-07-15
George of the Jungle
Overview: Deep in the African jungle, a baby named George, the sole survivor of a plane crash, is raised by gorillas. George grows up to be a buff and lovable klutz who has a rainforest full of animal friends: Tookie, his big-beaked toucan messenger; Ape, a witty talking gorilla; and Shep, a peanut-loving pooch of an elephant. But when poachers mess with George's pals, the King of Swing swings into action.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Family Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-07-15
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Demons at the Door
2004-12-07
Demons at the Door
Overview: In a land plagued by war, the greatest battle humankind has ever known is about to be fought. In what is now the Middle East, a section of desert that was deemed cursed, is home to the greatest archaeological find of all time; "The Wall of Tartarus" an ancient temple which predates all known civilizations. This temple holds a very deadly secret. It is the doorway to Hell. This is where the fate of mankind will be decided. The Hades bunker houses a group of archaeologists led by the world-renowned Dr. Angelo Scara, his daughter Annie and Dr. Tony Spencer who have unknowingly brought the catalyst for the fall of Heaven and Earth into play. They possess the "Eye of Satan" a frightening amulet that has an incredible power. This amulet can give Satan and his minions the ability to roam the realms between Heaven and Earth freely.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-12-07
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Forbidden Zone
1980-03-15
Forbidden Zone
Overview: A mysterious door in the basement of the Hercules house leads to the Sixth Dimension by way of a gigantic set of intestine. When Frenchy slips through the door, King Fausto falls in love with her. The jealous Queen Doris takes Frenchy prisoner, and it is up to the Hercules family and friend Squeezit Henderson to rescue her.
Genres: Music Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-03-15
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Modern Vampires
1998-10-19
Modern Vampires
Overview: A vampire hunter in southern California discovers that his son has been murdered by a gang of the undead and thus goes on a quest for revenge.
Genres: Action Horror Comedy Romance Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-10-19
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Aliens, Clowns & Geeks
2021-01-30
Aliens, Clowns & Geeks
Overview: An out-of-work actor stumbles upon key to the universe, is drawn into intergalactic war between clowns and aliens.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-01-30
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