Writing

Larry Karaszewski

Born November 20, 1961 · South Bend, Indiana, USA (age 64)

Larry Karaszewski and his writing/directing/producing partner Scott Alexander are best known for writing unusual true stories. The duo created the hit television miniseries “The People v O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” for which they won the Golden Globe, Emmy, PGA and WGA Awards. They also won the Golden Globe and WGA Award for the film “The People vs Larry Flynt.” Other movies include the O…

Known For

1408

MovieHorrorMystery

A man who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 at the Dolphin Hotel. Soon after settling in, he confronts genuine terror.

The People vs. Larry Flynt

The People vs. Larry Flynt · 1996

The People vs. Larry Flynt

Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.

Goosebumps

Goosebumps · 2015

MovieAdventureHorror

After moving to a small town, Zach Cooper finds a silver lining when he meets next door neighbor Hannah, the daughter of bestselling Goosebumps series author R.L. Stine. When Zach unintentionally unleashes real monsters from their manuscripts and they begin to terrorize the town, it’s suddenly up to Stine, Zach and Hannah to get all of them back in the books where they belong.

Man on the Moon

Man on the Moon · 1999

Man on the Moon

MovieComedyDrama

The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.

Agent Cody Banks

Agent Cody Banks · 2003

Agent Cody Banks

MovieActionAdventure

Recruited by the U.S. government to be a special agent, nerdy teenager Cody Banks must get closer to cute classmate Natalie in order to learn about an evil plan hatched by her father. But despite the agent persona, Cody struggles with teen angst.

Dolemite Is My Name

Dolemite Is My Name · 2019

Dolemite Is My Name

MovieDramaComedy

The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.

Ed Wood

Ed Wood · 1994

MovieComedyDrama

The mostly true story of the legendary "worst director of all time", who, with the help of his strange friends, filmed countless B-movies without ever becoming famous or successful.

Problem Child

Problem Child · 1990

Ben Healy and his social climbing wife Flo adopt fun-loving seven year old Junior. But they soon discover he's a little monster as he turns a camping trip, a birthday party and even a baseball game into comic nightmares.

Filmography

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1408

MovieHorrorMystery

A man who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 at the Dolphin Hotel. Soon after settling in, he confronts genuine terror.

Screenplay

The People vs. Larry Flynt

The People vs. Larry Flynt · 1996

The People vs. Larry Flynt

Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.

Screenplay

Goosebumps

Goosebumps · 2015

MovieAdventureHorror

After moving to a small town, Zach Cooper finds a silver lining when he meets next door neighbor Hannah, the daughter of bestselling Goosebumps series author R.L. Stine. When Zach unintentionally unleashes real monsters from their manuscripts and they begin to terrorize the town, it’s suddenly up to Stine, Zach and Hannah to get all of them back in the books where they belong.

Story

Man on the Moon

Man on the Moon · 1999

Man on the Moon

MovieComedyDrama

The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.

Writer

Agent Cody Banks

Agent Cody Banks · 2003

Agent Cody Banks

MovieActionAdventure

Recruited by the U.S. government to be a special agent, nerdy teenager Cody Banks must get closer to cute classmate Natalie in order to learn about an evil plan hatched by her father. But despite the agent persona, Cody struggles with teen angst.

Screenplay

Dolemite Is My Name

Dolemite Is My Name · 2019

Dolemite Is My Name

MovieDramaComedy

The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.

Writer

Ed Wood

Ed Wood · 1994

MovieComedyDrama

The mostly true story of the legendary "worst director of all time", who, with the help of his strange friends, filmed countless B-movies without ever becoming famous or successful.

Writer

Problem Child

Problem Child · 1990

Ben Healy and his social climbing wife Flo adopt fun-loving seven year old Junior. But they soon discover he's a little monster as he turns a camping trip, a birthday party and even a baseball game into comic nightmares.

Screenplay

Problem Child 2

Problem Child 2 · 1991

Problem Child 2

MovieComedyFamily

Junior and his father, Ben, move from Cold River to Mortville. Junior becomes threatened by Ben's desire to date again and find a new mother for Junior, and sabotages each of his dates.

Writer

Big Eyes

Big Eyes · 2014

In the late 1950s and early '60s, artist Walter Keane achieves unbelievable fame and success with portraits of saucer-eyed waifs. However, no one realizes that his wife, Margaret, is the real painter behind the brush. Although Margaret is horrified to learn that Walter is passing off her work as his own, she is too meek to protest too loudly. It isn't until the Keanes' marriage comes to an end and a lawsuit follows that the truth finally comes to light.

Producer

Screwed

Screwed · 2000

MovieActionComedy

A chauffeur kidnaps his rich boss's dog to hold it for ransom, but when she accidentally gets the dog back, she thinks that it's the chauffeur who's been kidnapped.

Director

Problem Child 3

Problem Child 3 · 1995

Problem Child 3

MovieComedyFamily

Now a pre-teen, Junior has fallen head over heels for a classmate who doesn't even notice him, but does notice three other boys – a child star, a hockey player and a Boy Scout – who are rivals to Junior. This means war!

Characters

That Darn Cat

That Darn Cat · 1997

MovieFamilyComedy

While making his nightly rounds in the neighborhood, Patti's pet cat D.C. finds himself the carrier of a call for help from a kidnap victim. Patti enlists skeptical law enforcement help to find the victim before it's too late.

Screenplay

Auto Focus

Auto Focus · 2002

MovieCrimeDrama

A successful TV star during the 1960s, former "Hogan's Heroes" actor Bob Crane projects a wholesome family-man image, but this front masks his persona as a sex addict who records and photographs his many encounters with women, often with the help of his seedy friend, John Henry Carpenter. This biographical drama reveals how Crane's double life takes its toll on him and his family, and ultimately contributes to his death.

Producer

The Nutt House

The Nutt House · 1992

Two identical twins, separated since infancy, meet after 30 years causing a series of mistaken identity and crisis for all involved.

Creative Consultant

Warm Place Tonight

Warm Place Tonight · 1986

Warm Place Tonight

Two homeless men talk about the death of their friend on the streets of downtown Los Angeles

Editorial Consultant

Acts of Contrition

Acts of Contrition

Acts of Contrition

Catholic guilt, porn and not fitting in… God’s lonely man has a lunch break.

Writer

American Crime Story

American Crime Story · 2016

American Crime Story

SeriesCrimeDrama

An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminal investigations.

Writer

Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow

Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow · 2022

Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow

Join trailblazing producer, director, best-selling author and B-movie mogul Charles Band as he invites you into his weird world.