Frisk

Mar 22, 1996

1h 28m

★ 4.1

How far can a sexual fantasy go?

Overview

A first person narrative of the exploits of a gay serial killer in deeply disturbing, controversial drama about violence, sexuality, and the imagination. Dennis, the main character, whose lead we follow on this path between what is real and what we can only hope is surreal. His friends attempt to determine if he's truly a psychopath.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

Crime

Horror

Production Companies

Bangor Films

Frisk Trailers

Cast

Dennis

Michael Gunther

Henry

Craig Chester

Uhrs

Michael Stock

Kevin

Raoul O'Connell

Julian

Jaie Laplante

Ferguson

Parker Posey

Gypsy Pete

James Lyons

Punk (victim #3)

Alexis Arquette

Gary

Michael Waite

Susan

Alyssa Wendt

Young Dennis / Jan (victim #1) / Young Boy in park (victim #4)

Mark Ewert

Snuff Photographer

Dustin Schell

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