Richard Liberty, born in 1932, made a significant impact in the realm of cult cinema with his memorable performances. He is best known for portraying Dr. Matthew 'Frankenstein' Logan in Day of the Dead (1985), a role specifically written for him by George A. Romero. His versatility is evident in The Crazies (1973), where he navigates the chaos of a small town under siege. Liberty's work in Porky's II: The Next Day (1983) and The Mean Season (1985) further cements his status as a notable figure in the genre, blending horror and dark comedy.
The Mean Season
Malcolm Anderson is a reporter for a Miami newspaper. He's had enough of reporting the local murders and so promises his school teacher girlfriend (Christine), they'll move away soon. Before Malcolm can hand in his notice, the murderer from his latest article phones him. The murderer tells Malcolm that he's going to kill again. The phone calls and murders continue, soon Malcolm finds that he's not just reporting the story, he is the story.
