José Ramón Larraz facts for kids
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José Ramón Larraz
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José Ramón Larraz Gil
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| Died | (aged 84) Málaga, Spain
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| Occupation | Screenwriter, Film director and producer |
| Years active | 1970–2002 |
José Ramón Larraz Gil (born in 1929 – died on September 3, 2013) was a Spanish director. He was known for making exciting and sometimes scary movies. These films are often called exploitation or horror films. Some of his famous movies include Vampyres (1974), The House that Vanished (1973), and Symptoms (1974).
About José Ramón Larraz
Early Life and Comics
José Ramón Larraz was born in Barcelona, Spain in 1929. He studied and earned a special degree called a Doctor of Philosophy. In 1952, he moved to Paris, France.
In Paris, Larraz started his career by writing comics. He wrote for popular magazines like Pilote and Spirou. One of his most well-known creations was an action-packed comic series called "Paul Foran." He wrote this series using the name "Gil." He also helped with the artwork for some of these comics.
Film Career
Later, Larraz moved to England and began making movies. Around 1976, he moved his film work back to Spain. He directed many different kinds of movies. However, he is most famous for his horror films, which are movies designed to be scary.
One of his films, Symptoms, was a special British entry at the 1974 Cannes Film Festival. This is a very important film festival where movies from all over the world are shown. Towards the end of his career, his horror films were often made with both Spanish and American companies working together. He stopped making films in 1992 when he was 63 years old.
His Passing
José Ramón Larraz passed away in Málaga, Spain, on September 3, 2013. He was 84 years old.
Filmography
Here is a list of some of the films José Ramón Larraz directed:
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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| 1970 | Whirlpool | His first film as a director, credited as J R Larrath | |
| 1971 | Deviation | Credited as J R Larrath | |
| 1973 | La muerte incierta | Credited as José R Larraz | |
| 1973 | The House That Vanished | Also known as Scream and Die or Don't Go in the Bedroom. Credited as Joseph Larraz | |
| 1974 | Emma, puertas oscuras | Also known as Emma, Dark Doors. Credited as José R Larraz | |
| 1974 | Symptoms | Also known as Blood Virgin. Credited as Joseph Larraz | |
| 1974 | Vampyres | Also known as Daughters of Dracula or Blood Hunger. Credited as Joseph Larraz | |
| 1977 | El fin de la inocencia | ||
| 1977 | Luto riguroso | ||
| 1977 | El mirón | ||
| 1978 | The Coming of Sin | ||
| 1978 | La ocasión | ||
| 1979 | El periscopio | ||
| 1979 | Polvos mágicos | Also known as Lady Lucifera | |
| 1979 | The Golden Lady | ||
| 1980 | Estigma | Also known as Stigma | |
| 1981 | Madame Olga's Pupils | Credited as Joseph L Bronstein | |
| 1981 | La momia nacional | Also known as The National Mummy | |
| 1982 | Black Candles | ||
| 1983 | Juana la loca ... de vez en cuando | ||
| 1985 | Goya | A TV mini-series with 6 episodes | |
| 1987 | Rest in Pieces | Credited as Joseph Braunstein | |
| 1988 | Edge of the Axe | Credited as Joseph Braunstein | |
| 1990 | Deadly Manor | ||
| 1992 | Sevilla Connection | ||
| 2002 | Viento del pueblo | A TV mini-series with 2 episodes |
