Richard W. Haines

Biography

Richard W. Haines is an American independent filmmaker and film historian. He graduated from New York University's film school in 1979. Haines directed cult films such as Splatter University (1984) and Alien Space Avenger (1989). He also worked as an editor on The Toxic Avenger (1984) and Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986). As a film historian, Haines authored Technicolor Movies (1993) and The Moviegoing Experience, 1968-2001 (2003), exploring the evolution of film technology and audience experiences.

Known For

42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Street

Acting

2015

42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Street

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Himself

2017

VHS Lives: A Schlockumentary

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Self

1986

Class of Nuke 'Em High

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Dr. Howard

Production

1984

Splatter University

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2009

What Really Frightens You?

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Crew

Directing

1984

Splatter University

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1986

Class of Nuke 'Em High

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1989

Alien Space Avenger

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1996

Head Games

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2009

What Really Frightens You?

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2001

Unsavory Characters

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1995

Run For Cover

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