The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
A roller-coaster ride through the history of American exploitation films, ranging from Roger Corman's sci-fi and horror monster movies, 1960s beach movies, H.G. Lewis' gore-fests, William Castle's schlocky theatrical gimmicks, to 1970s blaxploitation, pre-"Deep Throat" sex tease films, Russ Meyer's bosom-heavy masterpieces, etc, etc. Over 25 interviews of the greatest purveyors of weird films of all kind from 1940 to 1975. Illustrated with dozens of films clips, trailers, extra footage, etc. This documentary as a shorter companion piece focusing on exploitation king David F. Friedman.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Doug HeadlineDirector
- Doug HeadlineScreenplay
- Dominique CazenaveDirector
Cast
- John LandisSelf
- David F. FriedmanSelf
- Russ MeyerSelf (archive footage)
- Charles NapierSelf
- Edward D. Wood Jr.Self (archive footage)
- Johnny LegendSelf
- Titus MoedeSelf
- Harry H. NovakSelf
- Barbara SteeleSelf
- William LustigSelf
- Larry CohenSelf
- Joe DanteSelf
Themes
monster1970sblaxploitation cinemab movieerotic movie1980s1950s1960smonster movieexploitation cinemaroger corman