The film explores the personal and professional life of Stella Stevens, one of Hollywood's last starlets. Her career spanned from the final days of the male dominated old Hollywood studio system, through the evolution of the new Hollywood, which coincided with the struggle for women's rights, and human rights of all races and identities, for which she was an advocate.
Delve into the heart of Florida's vibrant independent horror film scene with this electrifying documentary. 'Sunshine, Snakes, and Summer Screams' offers a riveting exploration of the Sunshine State's unique contribution to horror cinema since the dawn of filmmaking. Packed with exclusive interviews, exploitation elements, and never-before-seen footage, this sequel is a treasure trove of cinematic madness. From the depths of cult horror to mainstream terror, discover both new and classic films that have shaped this thrilling genre. A must-watch for cult horror enthusiasts, this documentary unveils the untold stories and behind-the-scenes magic of Florida's horror film legacy.
A documentary that goes in search of the forgotten world of the direct-to-video erotic thriller, an American film genre that once dominated late night cable television and the shelves of neighborhood video stores.
Anthology based on the original "Terror Toons", featuring evil villains Dr. Carnage and Max Assassin.
Robert A. Burns, art director on the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre, was obsessed with actor Rondo Hatton aka the Creeper. Burns was average looking but brimming with odd creativity. Hatton, who suffered from acromegaly, had a strangely unique appearance, but was a regular guy. In Rondo and Bob their two stories intersect.
A documentary about the direct-to-video horror hits of the 90s.
Brought to life through archival material and the reflections of over 40 colleagues, friends and fans, BLOOD & FLESH is much more than the story of a moviemaking life most unusual. It beautifully captures the worlds of outsider filmmaker communities that existed in California in the ’70s, and the weird ways they intersected with Hollywood mainstream and union indies. On Adamson shoots, regular Orson Welles crew and cinematographers like Gary Graver, Vilmos Szigmond and Lazlo Kovaks worked alongside Bud Cardos — and at one point, Charles Manson! Director David Gregory (founder of Severin Films, director of LOST SOUL: THE DOOMED JOURNEY OF RICHARD STANLEY’S ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU) spent years making this film, speaking to everyone down to the cops who investigated Adamson’s murder, vividly encapsulating both a bold life and tragic demise, with alien conspiracies, go-go dancers and Colonel Sanders coming in along the way. If you’ve got even a passing interest in cinema, you want to see this
Fred Olen Ray is an American film and television director, producer, screenwriter, actor, cinematographer, and former professional wrestler.