“Frisk” is a 1995 movie based on the narrative of a gay serial killer and it delves deep into provocative themes about violence, sexuality, and imagination. It was directed by Todd Verow and has a great cast including Michael Gunther, Craig Chester, and Michael Stock. This article unveils where the film was made, when, and presents some intriguing backstage facts and trivia connected to the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in San Francisco, California, USA. Specific recording dates for the shooting are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Gunther | Dennis |
| Craig Chester | Henry |
| Michael Stock | Uhrs |
| Raoul O’Connell | Kevin |
| Jaie Laplante | Julian |
| Parker Posey | Ferguson |
| James Lyons | Gypsy Pete |
| 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 |
| David Webb | Married John |
| Frankie Payne | Uhrs’ Porn Co-Star |
| Damian Roberts | Porn crew member |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Trivia and Facts
- The portrayal of the lead character Dennis’s extreme sexual appetites and the brutally ritualistic murders he commits form the crux of this controversial movie.
- The film tried to depict an erotic world of sado-masochism, leading to much of its controversy.
- At the 1995 San Francisco gay film festival, Frameline, the film caused quite the upheaval leading to vocal criticism and walkouts.
- The film explores the route of what’s real and what is surreal from a first-person perspective of a psychopath.
- Mark Ewert existing as Young Dennis and Jan, the first victim, provides an intriguing perspective on the character’s past and present.
- The film was banned in the United Kingdom but was released as ‘unrated’ in the United States.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7749295
- Longitude: -122.4194155
- Place ID: ChIJIQBpAG2ahYAR_6128GcTUEo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
