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Hollywood Rated 'R' (1997)

★ 4.8/10 90 min Documentary, Horror, Science Fiction France English
Screenplay by: Doug Headline
Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top Cast

John Landis
John Landis Self
David F. Friedman Self
Russ Meyer
Russ Meyer Self (archive footage)
Charles Napier
Charles Napier Self
Edward D. Wood Jr.
Edward D. Wood Jr. Self (archive footage)
Johnny Legend Self
Titus Moede
Titus Moede Self
Harry H. Novak Self

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