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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.
Filmography8 titles

42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Street
2015as Self
2015as Self

VHS Lives: A Schlockumentary
2017as Self
2017as Self

The Toxic Avenger
1984Editor
1984Editor

Class of Nuke 'Em High
1986as Dr. Howard
1986as Dr. Howard

Splatter University
1984Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story
1984Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story

Stuck on You!
1983Editor
1983Editor

Waitress!
1981Sound Editor
1981Sound Editor

What Really Frightens You?
2009Director, Editor, Producer, Writer
2009Director, Editor, Producer, Writer