Sakis spreads a rumour that he has contracted the virus and begins a "biting spree," terrorizing the local townsfolk. The joke quickly spirals out of control when he bites the local mayor, leading to mass panic and the involvement of the police. Key Details 1986 Director: Michalis Lefakis Jr. Genre: Comedy / Satire
The film is noted for its crude humor and its reflection of the era's social anxieties—specifically the early, often misunderstood, public perception of the AIDS epidemic. Like many Greek video-movies of the time, it relies on slapstick, exaggerated performances, and local satire. Sakis spreads a rumour that he has contracted
(The Projectile that Bites) is a cult Greek video-comedy released in 1986, directed by Michalis Lefakis Jr.. It is a prime example of the low-budget "videotainia" era that dominated Greek entertainment in the mid-80s. Plot Overview Genre: Comedy / Satire The film is noted
Originally released on VHS; commonly found today as "VHSRip" on archive sites or YouTube nostalgia channels . Cultural Context It is a prime example of the low-budget
The story follows Dionysakis (Sakis), a baker's son in the village of Magoula who is known for his constant pranks. After reading a newspaper article about a man in America accused of murder for biting someone while knowing he has HIV, Sakis and his friend decide to pull an extreme prank on their village.