Jim Wynorski
Encyclopedia
Jim Wynorski is an American
screenwriter
, director
, and producer
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or the straight-to-video market. He often works under pseudonyms such as "Jay Andrews," "Arch Stanton," "H.R. Blueberry," "Tom Popatopolous," and "Noble Henry." His movies spoof often successful horrorfilms, Cleavagefield skitted for example Cloverfield
, The Bare Wench Project parodies The Blair Witch Project
, and his current project "Para-Knockers Activity" parodies Paranormal Activity. A character in the film, The Final Destination, is named after him.
In 2009, a documentary entitled "Popatopolis" (directed by Clay Westervelt), named for one of Wynorski's famed pseudonyms, chronicled Wynorski during the making of his soft-core horror film, "The Witches of Breastwick." The film serves as a partial biography with clips from many of his previous films and includes interviews with Wynorski, his contemporaries, cast, and crew.
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screenwriter
Screenwriter
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, director
Film director
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, and producer
Film producer
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Career
Wynorski has been making B-movies and exploitation movies since the early 1980s. He has directed over 75 feature films. His earliest films were released to the theatrical audience and played in movie theaters. His later works have predominately been released to cableCable television
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or the straight-to-video market. He often works under pseudonyms such as "Jay Andrews," "Arch Stanton," "H.R. Blueberry," "Tom Popatopolous," and "Noble Henry." His movies spoof often successful horrorfilms, Cleavagefield skitted for example Cloverfield
Cloverfield
Cloverfield is a 2008 American disaster-monster film directed by Matt Reeves, produced by J. J. Abrams and written by Drew Goddard.The film follows six young New Yorkers attending a going-away party on the night that a gigantic monster attacks the city...
, The Bare Wench Project parodies The Blair Witch Project
The Blair Witch Project
The Blair Witch Project is a 1999 American horror film pieced together from amateur footage. The film was produced by the Haxan Films production company. The film relates the story of three student filmmakers The Blair Witch Project is a 1999 American horror film pieced together from amateur...
, and his current project "Para-Knockers Activity" parodies Paranormal Activity. A character in the film, The Final Destination, is named after him.
In 2009, a documentary entitled "Popatopolis" (directed by Clay Westervelt), named for one of Wynorski's famed pseudonyms, chronicled Wynorski during the making of his soft-core horror film, "The Witches of Breastwick." The film serves as a partial biography with clips from many of his previous films and includes interviews with Wynorski, his contemporaries, cast, and crew.
As Director
- The Lost EmpireThe Lost Empire (1983 film)The Lost Empire is a 1983 fantasy adventure film directed by Jim Wynorski. It stars Melanie Vincz, Raven De La Croix, Angela Aames and Angus Scrimm-External links:* at Bad Movie Planet* at And you call yourself a scientist!...
(1983) - Chopping MallChopping MallChopping Mall is an American horror/science fiction film, produced by Julie Corman and originally released on March 21, 1986 under the title Killbots....
(1986) - Deathstalker IIDeathstalker IIDeathstalker: II Duel of the Titans is a 1987 Argentine low-budget sci-fi fantasy film adventure directed by Jim Wynorski.-Plot summary:...
(1987) - Big Bad Mama II (1987)
- Not of This EarthNot of This Earth (1988 film)Not of This Earth is a 1988 remake of the 1957 science fiction-horror Not of This Earth. The film was directed by Jim Wynorsky. The film was made as a result of a wager where Wynorsky bet he could remake the film in the same budget and schedule as the 1957 version by Corman.This film starred Traci...
(1988) - The Return of Swamp ThingThe Return of Swamp ThingThe Return of Swamp Thing is a sci-fi-comedy film released in 1989, and directed by Jim Wynorski. It is based on the DC Comics title Swamp Thing and is a sequel to the 1982 horror film Swamp Thing directed by Wes Craven; however, it had a lighter tone than the previous film...
(1989) - Transylvania TwistTransylvania TwistTransylvania Twist is a 1989 comedy film that parodies horror movies. Originally released by Concorde Pictures, this film is distributed on home video by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. In the film Angus Scrimm reprises his role of the "Tall Man" from the Phantasm movies, as a parody. The humor of the film is...
(1989) - Sorority House Massacre IISorority House Massacre 2Sorority House Massacre 2: Nighty Nightmare is a 1990 slasher film by Jim Wynorski, featuring scream queens Melissa Ann Moore and Gail Harris .-Plot:...
(1990) - Hard to Die (1990)
- 976-Evil 2: The Astral Factor976-Evil II976-EVIL II, also known as 976-EVIL 2: The Astral Factor, is a 1992 supernatural horror–slasher movie directed by Jim Wynorski.The tagline for the movie was: "Call if you dare!" The film is a sequel to the 1988 horror film 976-EVIL. The movie was referenced in Invasion of the Scream Queens...
(1991) - MunchieMunchieMunchie is a 1992 comedy film. The film was directed by Jim Wynorski, and Jennifer Love Hewitt makes her debut as a film actress. The film stars Andrew Stevens and Loni Anderson .The film was released in 1992...
(1992) - Sins of Desire (1993)
- Little Miss Millions (1993)
- Dinosaur Island (1994)
- Point of Seduction: Body Chemistry III (1994)
- Ghoulies IVGhouliesThe Ghoulies films are an American horror-comedy series released throughout the 1980s and 1990s and centered on a group of demons usually summoned by Satanic worshippers.-Ghoulies:...
(1994) - Victim of Desire (1995)
- Body Chemistry 4 (1995)
- The Wasp Woman (1995)
- Demolition HighDemolition HighDemolition High is a 1996 direct-to-video American action film starring Corey Haim, Alan Thicke, and Dick Van Patten.-Plot summary:A group of terrorists led by Luther take over a high school...
(1996) - Vampirella (1996)
- Against the Law (1997)
- The Pandora ProjectThe Pandora ProjectThe Pandora Project is an action thriller film released in 1998. The film stars Daniel Baldwin, Erika Eleniak, Tony Todd, and Bo Jackson.-Film synopsis:...
(1998) - Stealth FighterStealth FighterStealth Fighter is an action film released in 1999. The film stars Ice-T, Costas Mandylor, Erika Eleniak, Sarah Dampf, William Sadler, Ernie Hudson, and Andrew Divoff.-Film synopsis:...
(as Jay Andrews) (1999) - MilitiaMilitia (film)Militia is a 2000 direct-to-video action film directed by Jim Wynorski. It stars Dean Cain, Jennifer Beals and Frederic Forrest.-Plot:A raid, led by Ethan Carter is carried out by ATF agents against a militia group, the Brotherhood of Liberty. Their leader, William Fain, is captured and his family...
(2000) - The Bare Wench Project (2000)
- Extreme LimitsExtreme LimitsExtreme Limits is an 2000 action film about the recovery of Nikola Tesla's death ray. The film is directed by Jay Andrews and produced by T.J. Terrier...
(2000) - Poison (as Jay Andrews) (2001)
- Raptor (as Jay Andrews) (2001)
- Project ViperProject ViperProject Viper is a 2002 movie starring Patrick Muldoon, Theresa Russell, Curtis Armstrong, Tamara Davies. The movie was directed by Jim Wynorski under the pseudonym "Jay Andrews."-Plot:...
(as Jay Andrews) (2002) - Cheerleader MassacreCheerleader MassacreCheerleader Massacre is a 2003 slasher film directed by Jim Wynorski and written by Lenny Juliano. The film stars Tamie Sheffield, Charity Rahmer, and Erin Byron. The film is a sequel to the Slumber Party Massacre franchise. It is the first sequel in the franchise to depart from the original title....
(2003) - Curse of the KomodoCurse of the KomodoCurse of the Komodo is a 2004 film that is directed by Jim Wynorski. The film was followed by Komodo vs. Cobra.-Plot:On a small island giant Komodos have started killing people. It's up to one group of people to stop them....
(2004) - Gargoyle (as Jay Andrews) (2004)
- Busty Cops (as Harold Blueberry) (2005)
- Sub Zero (2005)
- The Witches of Breastwick (2005)
- Komodo vs. Cobra (2005)
- Busty Cops Go Hawaiian (as Harold Blueberry) (2009)
- Cleavagefield (2009)
- Para-Knockers Activity (2009)
- Dinocroc vs. SupergatorDinocroc vs. SupergatorDinocroc vs. Supergator is a 2010 television film that premiered on Syfy on June 26, 2010. This is one of David Carradine's final performances. The film was released on DVD and Blu-Ray on July 12, 2011.-Plot:...
(2010) - PiranhacondaPiranhacondaPiranhaconda is an upcoming film by Syfy. It is set to be released on December 15, 2011.-Cast:* Rib Hillis ... Jack* Rachel Hunter ... Talia* Terri Ivens ... Rose* Shandi Finnessey ... Kimmy* Diana Terranova ... Jamie...
(2011)