Ted A. Bohus
Encyclopedia
Ted A. Bohus is an American film director
, producer
, actor
and writer
. He is best known for his work in low-budget independent film
s, most often in the horror
genre.
His first film work was with the 1980s horror title Fiend where he acted as producer. He then produced two more horror movies, Nightbeast
and Return of the Aliens:The Deadly Spawn
, before he made his directorial debut with Regenerated Man in 1994.
Bohus is also the editor and publisher of SPFX Magazine, a journal devoted to classic special-effects
movies in the horror,
science-fiction
and fantasy
genres. The fanzine
had been started by El Paso
effects fan
Jay Duncan in the 1970s; Bohus resurrected the title 20 years later and continues publishing it on an irregular basis.
As director
As actor
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
, actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
. He is best known for his work in low-budget independent film
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
s, most often in the horror
Horror film
Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
genre.
His first film work was with the 1980s horror title Fiend where he acted as producer. He then produced two more horror movies, Nightbeast
Nightbeast
Nightbeast is a 1982 science fiction/horror film directed by cult director Don Dohler. It is a remake/sequel of sorts to Dohler's first film The Alien Factor. The story concerns a small town sheriff who must stop a rampaging alien from killing the residents of Perry Hall. Most of the cast of The...
and Return of the Aliens:The Deadly Spawn
The Deadly Spawn
The Deadly Spawn is a 1983 horror film directed by Douglas McKeown and starring Charles George Hildebrandt.It follows the story of a crash-landed alien that finds refuge in the basement of a house and grows to monstrous proportions, eating those unlucky enough to venture down...
, before he made his directorial debut with Regenerated Man in 1994.
Bohus is also the editor and publisher of SPFX Magazine, a journal devoted to classic special-effects
Special effect
The illusions used in the film, television, theatre, or entertainment industries to simulate the imagined events in a story are traditionally called special effects ....
movies in the horror,
science-fiction
Science fiction film
Science fiction film is a film genre that uses science fiction: speculative, science-based depictions of phenomena that are not necessarily accepted by mainstream science, such as extraterrestrial life forms, alien worlds, extrasensory perception, and time travel, often along with futuristic...
and fantasy
Fantasy film
Fantasy films are films with fantastic themes, usually involving magic, supernatural events, make-believe creatures, or exotic fantasy worlds. The genre is considered to be distinct from science fiction film and horror film, although the genres do overlap...
genres. The fanzine
Fanzine
A fanzine is a nonprofessional and nonofficial publication produced by fans of a particular cultural phenomenon for the pleasure of others who share their interest...
had been started by El Paso
El Paso, Texas
El Paso, is a city in and the county seat of El Paso County, Texas, United States, and lies in far West Texas. In the 2010 census, the city had a population of 649,121. It is the sixth largest city in Texas and the 19th largest city in the United States...
effects fan
Fan (person)
A Fan, sometimes also called aficionado or supporter, is a person with a liking and enthusiasm for something, such as a band or a sports team. Fans of a particular thing or person constitute its fanbase or fandom...
Jay Duncan in the 1970s; Bohus resurrected the title 20 years later and continues publishing it on an irregular basis.
Filmography
As producer- 1. Fiend (1980)
- 2. NightbeastNightbeastNightbeast is a 1982 science fiction/horror film directed by cult director Don Dohler. It is a remake/sequel of sorts to Dohler's first film The Alien Factor. The story concerns a small town sheriff who must stop a rampaging alien from killing the residents of Perry Hall. Most of the cast of The...
(1982) - 3. Return of the Aliens:The Deadly SpawnThe Deadly SpawnThe Deadly Spawn is a 1983 horror film directed by Douglas McKeown and starring Charles George Hildebrandt.It follows the story of a crash-landed alien that finds refuge in the basement of a house and grows to monstrous proportions, eating those unlucky enough to venture down...
(1983) - 4. Metamorphosis: The Alien FactorMetamorphosis: The Alien FactorMetamorphosis: The Alien Factor is a 1990 science fiction horror film written and directed by Glenn Takajian and produced by Ted A. Bohus.-Background:...
(1990) - 5. Regenerated Man (1994)
- 6. This Thing of Ours (2003)
- 7. Destination Fame (2004)
As director
- 1. Regenerated Man (1994)
- 2. Vampire Vixens from Venus (1995)
- 3. Destination Fame (2004)
- 4. This Thing Of Ours (2003)
- 5. Hell on Earth (2008)
As actor
- 1. Return of the Aliens:The Deadly SpawnThe Deadly SpawnThe Deadly Spawn is a 1983 horror film directed by Douglas McKeown and starring Charles George Hildebrandt.It follows the story of a crash-landed alien that finds refuge in the basement of a house and grows to monstrous proportions, eating those unlucky enough to venture down...
(1993) ... Medic #1 - 2. The Amityville CurseThe Amityville CurseThe Amityville Curse is the fifth installment to the Amityville Horror saga and was directed by Tom Berry, it stars Kim Coates, Cassandra Gava and Jan Rubes.-Plot:...
(V) (1990) ... Ghoul - 3. Regenerated Man (1994) ... Thug
- 4. Vampire Vixens From Venus (1995) ... Man in Jeep
- 5. This Thing of Ours (2003) ... Teddy Alexander