Frank Agrama

A master of the horror and science fiction genres, Frank Agrama was born in 1935 in Alexandria, Egypt and began his active filmmaking years in the late 1960s. He gained modest notoriety for his work on cult classics such as "Dawn of the Mummy" and "Queen Kong," although he never received accolades at major film festivals. Agrama's directorial style is distinctive for its low-budget production values, creating a unique charm that has endeared his work to a niche audience. Despite his films not reaching mainstream success, there's an undeniable, joyful audacity in Agrama's fearless embrace of the absurd and the spooky, reflecting a director who loved storytelling, no matter the budget or critical reception.