Movies by Claudio Fragasso

Claudio Fragasso is a master of the delightfully unhinged, a true auteur of cinematic chaos. With a filmography spanning decades, he has carved out a distinctive niche as one of Italy's most wonderfully eccentric directors. Fragasso first made a name for himself in the 1970s with his attempts at more highbrow art films, before finding his true calling as a screenwriter collaborating with the legendary B-movie maven Bruno Mattei. Their decade-long partnership resulted in a string of gloriously over-the-top exploitation flicks, with Fragasso's contributions often going uncredited. But it was his breakout directorial effort, the cult classic Troll 2, that truly cemented his status as a cult cinema icon. In the decades since, Fragasso has continued to delight and disturb audiences with his singular vision. Films like the gloriously gory Italian Horror Stories and the deliriously bizarre Karate Man showcase his penchant for outrageous premises, jaw-dropping plot twists, and performances that teeter on the edge of reason. Whether crafting delirious supernatural thrillers or delving into the realm of political intrigue, Fragasso's work is always guaranteed to be an experience - one that is equal parts bewildering, compelling, and thoroughly unforgettable.