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Frisk

Frisk

How far can a sexual fantasy go?

19963.91h 28m

Overview

A first person narrative of the exploits of a gay serial killer in deeply disturbing, controversial drama about violence, sexuality, and the imagination. Dennis, the main character, whose lead we follow on this path between what is real and what we can only hope is surreal. His friends attempt to determine if he's truly a psychopath.

Directed by Todd Verow
Written by Jim Dwyer, George LaVoo, Dennis Cooper
Produced by Jon Gerrans, Marcus Hu
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Top Cast

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Michael Gunther

Dennis

Craig Chester

Craig Chester

Henry

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Michael Stock

Uhrs

Raoul O'Connell

Raoul O'Connell

Kevin

Jaie Laplante

Jaie Laplante

Julian

Parker Posey

Parker Posey

Ferguson

James Lyons

James Lyons

Gypsy Pete

Alexis Arquette

Alexis Arquette

Punk (victim #3)

Michael Waite

Michael Waite

Gary

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Alyssa Wendt

Susan

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Themes & Keywords

based on novel or booksadismserial killerlgbtgay theme

About Frisk

Frisk is a drama, thriller, comedy film released in 1996 exploring themes of based on novel or book, sadism, serial killer, lgbt, gay theme. Directed by Todd Verow, it stars Michael Gunther, Craig Chester, Michael Stock. A first person narrative of the exploits of a gay serial killer in deeply disturbing, controversial drama about violence, sexuality, and the imagination. Dennis, the main character, whose lead we follow on this path between what is real and what we can only hope is surreal. His friends attempt to determine if he's truly a psychopath.

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