Canada / Sep 10, 1995 / Toronto International Film Festival
How far can a sexual fantasy go?
1h 28min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Alexis Arquette | Punk (victim #3) |
| Michael Waite | Gary |
| Alyssa Wendt | Susan |
| Mark Ewert | Young Dennis / Jan (victim #1) / Young Boy in park (victim #4) |
| Dustin Schell | Snuff Photographer |
| Michael Wilson | Party Goer |
| Paul B. Riley | Party Goer |
| Donald Mosner | Party Goer |
| James Mackay | Party Goer |
| Brook Dillon | Party Goer |
| Kimberly MacInnis | Party Goer |
| Edward Zold | Party Goer |
| Sean Bumgarner | Party Goer |
| Karl Birmingham | Party Goer |
| Joseph Smith | Party Goer |
| Todd Verow | Blond Man in bathroom |
| Bonnie Dickenson | Blond Party Girl |
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| David Webb | Married John |
| Frankie Payne | Uhrs' Porn Co-Star |
| Damian Roberts | Porn Actor |
| Mark Miller | Porn Actor |
| B.J. Calnor | Porn Actor |
| Howard Pope | Porn Actor |
| Terry B. Seiler | Porn Actor |
| Kevin Masters | Porn Actor |
| Robin Gurney | Porn Actor |
| Joan Jett Black | Silver |
| Timothy Innes | Warren (Porn Director) |
| Eric Sapp | Samson |
| Roberto Friedman | Bartender |
| Joshua Tager | Bar Extra |
| Tyler Ingolin | Bar Extra |
| Martin E. Holton | Bar Extra |
| Jim Davis | Bar Extra |
| Flynn Hastings | Bar Extra |
| Eóin Waxel | Bar Extra |
| Laurel Waco | Bar Extra |
| Matthew Landis | Bar Extra |
| Andrew M. Bourn | Bar Extra |
| Glenn Goltz | Bar Extra |
| Peter Searle | Finn |
| Dennis Cooper | Man in Hall |
| Eric Dekker | John (victim #2) |
| Mark Finch | Newscaster |
| Nathan Melendres | Bar Fly |
| Jason Rail | Bar Fly |
| Tonia Kohl | Bar Fly |
| Bill Zindel | Bar Fly |
| Lea Rude | Bar Fly |
| Daniel Boyle | Boy on train |
| Michael Now | Shop Clerk |
Genres
DramaThrillerComedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Frisk |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Bangor Films, Strand Releasing |
| Release date | 22 marzo 1996 |
| Executive producer | George LaVoo |
| Production | Richard Huggard, Mark Jan Wlodarkiewicz, Jon Gerrans, Marcus Hu |
| Writer | George LaVoo, Jim Dwyer, Dennis Cooper, Todd Verow |
| Editing | Todd Verow |
| Cinematography | Greg Watkins |
| Assistant directors | Todd Verow |
| Camera operators | Greg Watkins |
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| Additional photography | Greg Watkins |
| Production design | Jennifer Graber, Deborah A. Hohenberg |
| Art direction | Deborah A. Hohenberg, Jennifer Graber |
| Set decoration | Jennifer Graber, Deborah A. Hohenberg |
| Music | Lee Ranaldo, John Balance, Peter Christopherson, Mark Jan Wlodarkiewicz, Arthur Lopez |
| Sound | Lee Ranaldo, Mark Jan Wlodarkiewicz, Arthur Lopez, John Balance, Peter Christopherson |
| Costume design | Jason Rail |
| Makeup | Jason Rail |
| Hairstyling | Jason Rail |
Release dates
Premiere
Germany / Feb 24, 1996 / Berlin International Film Festival
France / Nov 27, 2003 / Paris Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Greece / Nov 22, 2004 / Thessalokiki International Film Festival
Limited release
Italy / Apr 18, 2026 / Lovers Film Festival, 4K Restoration
Theatrical release
United States / Mar 22, 1996
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