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John Robins

· Active 1959–1986

John Robins, a director and writer, made his mark in the 1980s with a flair for genre cinema. He directed and co-wrote Hot Resort (1985), a raucous comedy that captures the spirit of the era's escapist entertainment. Additionally, he contributed as a writer for the unsettling horror film Death Ship (1980), showcasing his versatility in crafting narratives across different genres. Robins' work embodies the playful yet provocative essence of cult cinema, making him a notable figure in the SassyFlix catalog.

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Death Ship

Death Ship

1980 ★ 5.2
Writer

Survivors of a tragic shipping collision are rescued by a mysterious black ship which appears out of the fog. Little do they realise that the ship is actually a Nazi torture ship which has sailed the seas for years, luring unsuspecting sailors aboard and killing them off one by one.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB

Filmography

29 credits
1970s 1 credit
1974
Lucky as Dock policeman
Movie
Crew Credits
1980s 6 credits
1986
Amen Director
TV ★ 6.6
1985
Hot Resort Screenplay
Movie ★ 3.0
1985
Movie ★ 3.0
1984
TV ★ 6.1
1982
9 to 5 Director
TV ★ 7.2
1980
Death Ship Screenplay
Movie ★ 5.1
1970s 12 credits
1977
Fish Director
TV ★ 6.8
1975
Movie
1975
TV ★ 6.8
1974
Movie ★ 4.8
1974
Movie ★ 7.0
1973
Movie ★ 6.3
1973
TV ★ 6.8
1972
Movie ★ 4.3
1972
Movie ★ 7.1
1971
TV ★ 7.3
1970
Movie ★ 8.0
1970
Movie ★ 8.0
1960s 8 credits
1969
TV ★ 7.3
1969
TV ★ 7.3
1968
TV ★ 6.0
1967
Mr Aitch Director
TV ★ 6.0
1966
Movie
1964
Theatre 625 Director
TV ★ 7.2
1964
TV ★ 5.2
1963
TV ★ 8.0
1950s 2 credits
1959
Movie
1959
Movie