Nikos the Impaler is a 2003 z-grade splatter film directed by and starring German arteur Andreas Schnaas. It follows a reincarnated Romanian barbarian (Schnaas) as he wreaks havoc on modern day New York City. It was released in some territories as Violent Shit 4. Synopsis College professor Frank Heller (Joe Zaso) and his girlfriend Sandra (Felissa Rose) lead a ragtag group of museum patrons in a race for their lives. After a botched robbery attempt spills blood on the ancient mask of Nikos a lu Unziceanu (Schnaas), the barbarian returns to kill off virtually anyone who crosses his path. After wiping out the denizens of the art museum, the maniac turns his sights on a health club, gay bar, movie theater, and video store. Cast Joe Zaso as Frank Heller Felissa Rose as Sandra Kane Andreas Schnaas as Nikos Brenda Abbandandolo as Daisy Joseph Michael Lagana as Pete Joe Lattanzi as Ryan Crew Andreas Schnaas: Director Ted Geoghegan: Screenwriter Joe Zaso: Producer C.C. Becker: Producer Production information The film was shot in New York City and parts of Long Island on a budget of US$40,000 and was released direct-to-DVD. The name Nikos was also the killer's name in Andreas Schnaas' 1999 film, Anthropophagous 2000. Schnaas played Nikos in both movies. Cameos in the film include Debbie Rochon, Lloyd Kaufman, Darian Caine, Tina Krause, and musician Bela B. of Die Ärzte. References External links Nikos page at The Internet Movie Database German splatter films Camcorder films Zombie comedy films German supernatural horror films Supernatural comedy films 2003 horror films Films directed by Andreas Schnaas 2003 direct-to-video films 2003 films Films set in the United States 2000s English-language films 2000s German films