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Ovidio G. Assonitis

Born 1943 · Alexandria, Egypt · Active 1969–2023

Ovidio G. Assonitis, born in 1943 in Alexandria, Egypt, is a director known for his work in the realm of cult cinema. He directed Tentacles (1977), a film that exemplifies the exploitation genre with its blend of horror and aquatic menace. Assonitis's independent approach and experience in the entertainment industry have allowed him to craft films that resonate within the world of grindhouse and cult classics, making him a significant figure in this niche. His unique vision continues to influence the appreciation of genre cinema.

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Madhouse

1981 ★ 5.7

Writer

A hideously deformed escapee from a mental institution prepares a morbid birthday surprise for her twin sister.

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Piranha II: The Spawning

1982 · ★4.0

Tentacles

1977 · ★5.0

Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB

Piranha II: The Spawning

1982

American Ninja 4: The Annihilation

Filmography

52 credits

2020s 3 credits

2023

An Italian Irwin Allen - An Interview with Ovidio G. Assonitis as Himself

Movie

2020

Italy Possessed: A Brief History of Exorcist Rip-Offs as Himself

Movie

2020

The Devil and I: Interview with Ovidio G. Assonitis as Himself

Movie

2000s 1 credit

2009

Beyond the Door: 35 Years Later as Self

Movie

Crew Credits

2000s 2 credits

2003

Red Riding Hood Writer

Movie ★ 4.8

2003

Red Riding Hood Executive Producer

Movie ★ 4.8

1990s 8 credits

1998

Sabrina Goes to Rome Producer

Movie ★ 6.0

1993

American Ninja 5 Producer

Movie ★ 4.8

1992

Out of Control Producer

Movie ★ 3.8

1992

No Place to Hide Producer

Movie ★ 5.5

1992

Out of Control Director

Movie ★ 3.8

1990

American Ninja 4: The Annihilation Producer

Movie ★ 5.2

1990

Midnight Ride Producer

Movie ★ 5.3

1990

Rockula Executive Producer

Movie ★ 4.9

1980s 16 credits

1989

Sonny Boy Producer

Movie ★ 4.9

1989

Curse II: The Bite Executive Producer

Movie ★ 5.1

1989

Beyond the Door III Executive Producer

Movie ★ 4.8

1987

The Curse Producer

Movie ★ 5.1

1986

The Lone Runner Producer

Movie ★ 5.0

1986

Choke Canyon Producer

Movie ★ 5.2

1986

Choke Canyon Writer

Movie ★ 5.2

1982

Piranha II: The Spawning● Screenplay

Movie ★ 4.3

1982

Piranha II: The Spawning● Executive Producer

Movie ★ 4.3

1982

Piranha II: The Spawning● Co-Director

Movie ★ 4.3

1981

Madhouse● Producer

Movie ★ 5.6

1981

Madhouse● Writer

Movie ★ 5.6

1981

Madhouse● Director

Movie ★ 5.6

1980

Desperate Moves Writer

Movie ★ 4.5

1980

Desperate Moves Producer

Movie ★ 4.5

1980

Desperate Moves Director

Movie ★ 4.5

1970s 19 credits

1979

The Visitor Story

Movie ★ 5.3

1979

The Visitor Producer

Movie ★ 5.3

1978

This Is Love Executive Producer

Movie ★ 5.3

1977

Tentacles● Director

Movie ★ 4.6

1977

Tentacles● Executive Producer

Movie ★ 4.6

1976

The Cinema According to Bertolucci Producer

Movie ★ 7.0

1976

The Last Concert Producer

Movie ★ 7.0

1976

Laure Writer

Movie ★ 4.5

1976

Laure Producer

Movie ★ 4.5

1975

Abicinema Producer

Movie ★ 6.0

1974

Beyond the Door Story

Movie ★ 5.2

1974

Beyond the Door Screenplay

Movie ★ 5.2

1974

Beyond the Door Director

Movie ★ 5.2

1974

Super Stooges vs the Wonder Women Executive Producer

Movie ★ 5.9

1974

Beyond the Door Producer

Movie ★ 5.2

1973

The Last Snows of Spring Producer

Movie ★ 7.2

1973

Un amore così fragile, così violento Producer

Movie ★ 5.0

1972

Man from Deep River Producer

Movie ★ 5.6

1972

Who Saw Her Die? Associate Producer

Movie ★ 6.3

1960s 1 credit

1969

The Labyrinth of Sex Producer

Movie ★ 3.5

s 2 credits

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Embryo: Beyond the Door Producer

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Embryo: Beyond the Door Writer

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