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Karl Atticus

Born October 4, 1947 · Loch Raven, Baltimore, MD, USA

Died September 1, 1973 · aged 25

Karl Ivan Atticus was an American filmmaker. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Atticus's brief career earned him a place in the pantheon of cult movie directors, having achieved a modest level of notoriety for two extremely violent films, Culture Shock (1969) and Mortal Remains (1972), though rumors persist that he may have directed and partially edited at least one other film during the period bet…

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Mortal Remains

Mortal Remains · 1972

A group of jaded 1920s socialites defile the shrine of an ancient, evil sect and suffer horrific consequences as a result. Screened publicly only once, this film is considered lost as the answer print was badly damaged following its premiere screening. No other prints are known to exist, though fragments and still photos have surfaced from time to time.

Culture Shock

Culture Shock · 1969

A group of mercenaries encounter violent death when they stumble into a brutal ritual war between two primitive South American tribes. Loosely based upon a novella by New Orleans author Vernon Blake.

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Mortal Remains

Mortal Remains · 1972

A group of jaded 1920s socialites defile the shrine of an ancient, evil sect and suffer horrific consequences as a result. Screened publicly only once, this film is considered lost as the answer print was badly damaged following its premiere screening. No other prints are known to exist, though fragments and still photos have surfaced from time to time.

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Culture Shock

Culture Shock · 1969

A group of mercenaries encounter violent death when they stumble into a brutal ritual war between two primitive South American tribes. Loosely based upon a novella by New Orleans author Vernon Blake.

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