Richard Raaphorst (born June 21, 1971 in Rotterdam, Netherlands)[1] is a Dutch film director, screenwriter, and cartoonist.

[6][7] He spent years designing and developing ideas for his project Worst Case Scenario and later expressed interest in reviving through a graphic novel.

[9] A few years later, Raaphorst decided to create a feature film inspired by Worst Case Scenario, using some of its concepts and designs but with a completely new story.

The found-footage film, titled Frankenstein's Army,[10] was released on July 26, 2013, worldwide and became a significant success in Japan especially in United States.

In 2021, Raaphorst claimed that the design of a boss monster in Resident Evil Village resembled a creature from his 2013 film, Frankenstein's Army.