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Howard R. Cohen
Born August 12, 1942 · Illinois, USA
Died April 3, 1999 · aged 56
Howard R. Cohen was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He directed films such as Saturday the 14th (1981), a horror-comedy parody, and Space Raiders (1983), a science fiction adventure. Cohen also wrote for television series, including The Care Bears and Rainbow Brite. His work often blended genres, incorporating elements of comedy, horror, and science fiction.
Known For
Barbarian Queen · 1985Barbarian Queen
★ 4.41985
MovieAdventureFantasy
Set during the days of the Roman Empire. A simple village is raided by Roman troops, and most of the people are whisked off to be slaves or killed. Three women survive and set off to liberate their people. When they arrive at the Roman city, they team up with the local underground to seek vengeance and liberation of the slaves.
Deathstalker · 1983Deathstalker
★ 4.81983
MovieActionFantasy
The warrior Deathstalker is tasked by an old witch lady to obtain and unite the three powers of creation - a chalice, an amulet, and a sword - lest the evil magician Munkar get them and use them for nefarious purposes. After obtaining the sword, Deathstalker joins with other travelers going to the Big Tournament to determine the strongest warrior. The false king holds the true princess in captivity, and plots to have Deathstalker killed, and Deathstalker must fight to free the princess.
Vampire Hookers · 1978Vampire Hookers
★ 3.61978
MovieComedyHorror
A sinister vampire sends out a horde of undead beauties to bring back victims for his dinner.
Space Raiders · 1983Space Raiders
★ 4.81983
MovieActionAdventure
A futuristic, sensitive tale of adventure and confrontation when a 10 year old boy is accidentally kidnapped by a spaceship filled with a motley crew of space pirates.
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer · 1985Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer
★ 5.81985
MovieAnimationFamily
Rainbow Brite, and her magical horse Starlite, must stop an evil princess and her underlings from taking over the planet Spectra. When they meet Orin, the wise Sprite tries to make the two children get along and work together to stop the evil Princess. Orin tells them that they can only destroy her by combining their own powers against her. Getting in the way of their mission is the sinister Murky Dismal and his bumbling assistant Lurky who, as usual, are lavishing in the new gloom created by the darkening of Spectra, as well as trying to steal Rainbow's magical color belt.
Saturday the 14th · 1981Saturday the 14th
★ 5.11981
MovieComedyFantasy
After his family moves to a new house, a young boy discovers a mysterious book that details a curse hanging over the date of Saturday the 14th. Opening the book releases a band of monsters into the house and the family must join together to save themselves and their neighborhood.
Emmanuelle 5 · 1987Emmanuelle 5
★ 4.51987
MovieActionDrama
Emmanuelle, the sexiest woman in the world, endures a streak of bad luck that begins when she's stripped by a mob of adoring fans at an international film festival. Emmanuelle's lousy luck continues when she's abducted from her yacht off the South of France and forced to submit to the erotic desires of an Arab sheik.
The Unholy Rollers · 1972The Unholy Rollers
★ 5.21972
MovieActionComedy
Karen wants more action out of life and quits her job at the cannery to become a skater in the roller derby. She encounters friction from the other skaters - especially Mickey, the current number one star of the team. Karen proves herself a feisty competitor but refuses to be a team player. As she skates her way to roller stardom, she incurs the wrath of jealous team members and the owner of the team.
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