Randall Kaplan - ProfilesArchive

About Me

FIlmmaker by night, Illustrator by night, Writer by night, and mild-mannered, awkward skinny boy during the day, I basically make short films out of whatever materials I can harness. I've been credited as Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Sound Designer, Musician, and Actor in my own short films as well as others. If anyone is interested, my full resume is available upon request.
My films are now distributed on DVD!!! That's right, five of my horror films are collected in the anthology BENEATH THE FLESH. The DVD anthology is released by Pathfinder Pictures and will be available by May 26th. BENEATH THE FLESH includes ID, THE BASEMENT, THE CHILD, THE INSIDES and of course, BOXHEAD.
My newest film, BOXHEAD. Appearing at the New York City Horror Film Festival!!!
Here's what horror review and information website, "Quiet Earth" said about BOXHEAD...
"Mmmâ€¦ BOXHEAD. Iâ€™m not sure if I just happened to be around a specific group of people at the festival, but this film seemed to have a little buzz going for it, and understandably so. Boxhead is the Kafka meets Lynch meets Burroughs (via Cronenberg) tale of a man tortured by his inability to embrace life by an oddly-domed â€œthingâ€ in his apartment. The acting is swell, and the lightingâ€¦letâ€™s just say, may all filmmakers have such control of heavy contrast B&W. The characters are of the highly stylized variety (hence the aforementioned patriarchs of the alien macabre) and lend the film a very nude-and-not-quite-grounded-dream-like quality. Itâ€™s quality stuff."
-Quietearth.us
Here's what acclaimed writer Ron Sproat said about my early short film, ID...
"Eerie, compellingly suspenseful, darkly disturbing --- these are the words that come to mind in describing Randall Kaplan's short film 'Id.' The atmosphere of dread that suffuses the action is highly reminiscent of the Murnau of 'Nosferatu.' The choice of shots brings to mind the fluid work of Polanski as he roams the apartment of the insane murderess in 'Repulsion' and suggests horrors to come. Another dozen or so masters of this suspense/horror genre could be cited, but Mr. Kaplan has clearly studied them, absorbed them and developed a style uniquely his own. This is outstanding work, and I look forward to following the career of this highly talented film maker."
-Ron Sproat, Head Writer of the acclaimed television series, "Dark Shadows".

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Interesting and creative types of any and all sorts, people and companies interested in working with me.

Hey, like what you see? I made "Id" with virtually a non-budget, and continue to make films with budgets of a couple hundred bucks, but imagine what I could do with a REAL budget? Hmmm? You see, I have plenty of ideas for larger projects (i.e. FEATURES) but of course, absolutely no money to speak of. The ideas are getting bigger and bigger, and the funds smaller and smaller...but that's where YOU come in! Seriously, if you want to invest in a film, there's a good chance mine would be your future treasure-trove. Not to mention, you'd be supporting fresh, new talent! Anyway, just let me know. Also, if you want Illustrations, Storyboards, or other artsy-type things, I'm your man.

My Blog

BOXHEAD IN FESTS!!!

Just want to let everyone know that my thesis film, Boxhead, will be screening at the New York City Horror Film Festival at 10:00 Pm on Friday November 14th. This is a pretty big deal, as there will b...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:29:00 GMT

BOXHEAD IS HERE!!!!!

And has been here for some time. Only now, I am just beginning to submit it to festivals and give it exposure. There are a bunch of things in works with this one. Check out the trailer on this site an...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:53:00 GMT

NEW SITE!!!!

Hello Everyone,Sorry it's been so long since I've posted anything. I recently finished my thesis film, BOXHEAD, graduated, and moved to LA!That's right, LA!!! Don't worry, I'll always come back to the...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:35:00 GMT

Bergman

One of the greats passed away yesterday. I've seen alot of long-winded posts all over the internet in tribute to this giant, so I'll make this snappy. But I am sincerly moved and somewhat shocked by t...
Posted by on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:22:00 GMT

Randall's Top 100 Films

For whatever reason...And in case anyone's interested...Here is a list of my current favorite films, in descending order of their influence. It's a strange mixture of dark psychological drama, horror,...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:59:00 GMT

God the virus

Millions of years of evolution. Thousands of years of civilization; technology, philosophy, art...And yet we still use "God". We use him to justify genocide, we use him when we feel guilty about jerki...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:20:00 GMT

NIN & The Dystopian Present

I have been a huge fan Trent Reznor and NIN for years. I have been disgusted with the government for years. How perfect that these two things can be joined!NIN: Year Zero, in case you don't know, is m...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 06:09:00 GMT

BOXHEAD

IS COMING. BOXHEAD IS COMING. BOXHEAD IS COMING. BOXHEAD IS COMING. BOXHEAD IS COMING. BOXHEAD IS COMING. BOXHEAD IS COMING. BOXHEAD IS COMING. BOXHEAD IS COMING. BOXHEAD IS COMING. BOXHEAD IS COMING....
Posted by on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:51:00 GMT

Sample

Aquired needs to churn and spurtle. Mouths ooze numb taste and desperation, the burnt buds of tongues lash and squirm. Blind in the dark, the orifice calls out in a great ghastly ache for it's mother....
Posted by on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:54:00 GMT

New Films...

Let me first say that for a young filmmaker, I feel I have an abhorrently LOW turnout of work. ESPECIALLY considering that I live, breath and eat this shit. I made ID way to long ago, and have tried t...
Posted by on Fri, 19 Jan 2007 13:31:00 GMT