Jesús Franco
Filmmaker and horror genre pioneer
Born
May 12th, 1930
94 years ago
Died
April 2nd, 2013
11 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Spain
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A Spanish director, screenwriter, producer, and actor, recognized for contributions to the horror genre. Directed over 200 films, spanning various styles and themes. Developed a unique style characterized by low budgets and provocative content. Collaborated with notable actors, including Christopher Lee and Soledad Miranda. Gained a cult following through films that often blended eroticism with horror. His works included titles such as 'Count Dracula', 'The Awful Dr. Orlof', and 'Vampyros Lesbos', which have garnered attention in film studies and retrospectives.
Directed over 200 films including 'Vampyros Lesbos'
Pioneered the horror genre in Spanish cinema
Collaborated with actors like Christopher Lee
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