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Gary P. Cohen

Born 1952 · New York · Active 1983–2024

Gary P. Cohen, active in the 1980s, is a multifaceted talent known for his work in cult horror. He directed and wrote Video Violence (1987) and its sequel, Video Violence 2 (1988), where he also appears as an actor. His unique approach to the shot-on-video aesthetic helped shape the underground horror scene, making these films staples for fans of exploitation cinema. Cohen's background in theater and his experience as a former agent add depth to his contributions, solidifying his role in the cult film conversation.

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Video Violence 2

Video Violence 2

1988 ★ 5.6
as Anchorman

Howard and Eli, the killers from the first Video Violence movie, are back and are now hosting their own TV show. Broadcast secretly from their basement, the show looks a the fine art of murder, letting other aspiring psychos send in videos of their handiwork for the world to enjoy. Some viewers are shocked and horrified, but many more become avid fans, clamoring for more and more blood.

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Filmography

24 credits
2020s 2 credits
2027
Holiday Horror as Janitor/Groundskeeper (segment "Twin-lepathy")
Movie
2024
Movie ★ 10.0
2010s 4 credits
2017
Movie ★ 6.3
2011
Halloweenville as Himself
Movie ★ 10.0
1980s 3 credits
1988
Movie ★ 5.8
1988
Captives as Barry Epstein
Movie ★ 5.0
1983
Movie ★ 8.0
Crew Credits
2020s 2 credits
2023
Grandma Executive Producer
Movie
2010s 5 credits
2011
Halloweenville Cinematography
Movie ★ 10.0
2011
Movie ★ 10.0
2011
Halloweenville Executive Producer
Movie ★ 10.0
2011
Movie ★ 10.0
2011
Movie ★ 10.0
1980s 6 credits
1988
Movie ★ 5.8
1988
Captives Director
Movie ★ 5.0
1988
Movie ★ 5.8
1988
Captives Writer
Movie ★ 5.0
1987
Movie ★ 5.9
s 2 credits
Movie ★ 10.0
Movie ★ 10.0