Andreas Schnaas

German actor and director, directed 'Violent Shit'

Andreas Schnaas - German actor and director, directed 'Violent Shit'
Born

April 1st, 1968
57 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

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An actor and director primarily associated with the horror genre. Born in 1968, he gained recognition for work in low-budget films, particularly in the 1990s. Directed the film 'Violent Shit,' which became a cult classic in the underground film scene. Also participated in the film 'Hunter's Moon' and several others. Contributed to the splatter film movement with a unique style that combined gore and dark humor. Continued to influence independent filmmakers through various projects.

Directed 'Violent Shit' series

Acted in 'Hunter's Moon'

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