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Reel Wild Cinema
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Reel Wild Cinema (1995)

8.8

Sandra Bernhard hosts "Reel Wild Cinema" an exploration into the cheesy and wacky world of "B" Horror Movies. Each episode welcomes a new guest: Director Russ Meyers and his star Tura Satana, (from his film "Faster Pussycat, Kill, Kill"), musician Dweezil Zappa, comedian Dana Gould and Robert Jacks (Leatherface from Texas Chainsaw Massacre) to name a few.

The Independent
Movie

The Independent(2000)

5.9
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R
95Minutes

A struggling independent filmmaker finds himself in debt and desperate for a comeback. He comes up with a plan to make a satirical comedy film about a war monger and a pacifist conjoined twins who are forced to work together. As he navigates through the challenges of making the film and dealing with his own personal issues, he learns valuable lessons about loyalty, father-daughter relationships, and the complexities of the film industry.

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Not Quite Hollywood
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Not Quite Hollywood(2008)

7.6
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R
103Minutes

Not Quite Hollywood is a documentary film that explores the wild and rebellious world of Australian cinema during the 70s and 80s. It delves into the rise of exploitation films and their impact on the Australian film industry. The film showcases the unconventional filmmaking techniques, violence, sexuality, and the unique creativity of the Australian film industry during that period.

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Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
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Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films(2014)

7.4
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R
107Minutes

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films explores the rise and fall of the notorious film company in the 1980s. From their humble beginnings to their explosive success, and eventual downfall, this documentary delves into the world of B-movies, exploitation filmmaking, and the entertainment industry. With a focus on the eccentric personalities and groundbreaking films produced by Cannon Films, this retrospective sheds light on a captivating era in Hollywood history.

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All in Good Taste
Movie

All in Good Taste(1983)

2.8
85Minutes

All in Good Taste is a comedy film that explores the eccentricities of the nudist and filmmaking worlds. It follows a director and screenwriter as they navigate the challenges of creating a successful nudist film.

Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
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Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story(2007)

7.5
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NR
82Minutes

Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story is a documentary that explores the life and career of William Castle, a legendary filmmaker known for his innovative and often gimmicky approach to movie-making. The film delves into Castle's work in the horror genre, his exploitation and psychotronic filmmaking techniques, and the promotional hype that surrounded his movies. It also explores Castle's impact on the movie business and his role as a film producer and director.

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Deathmaster
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Deathmaster(1972)

5.3
PG
88Minutes
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
Movie

Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema(2006)

7
82Minutes

Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema is a documentary that delves into the rich history and cultural significance of queer cinema, exploring its evolution from the early days of underground filmmaking to its mainstream recognition. Featuring interviews with influential filmmakers and actors, as well as archival footage, the film celebrates the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community in the world of cinema.

Farts of Darkness: The Making of 'Terror Firmer'
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Farts of Darkness: The Making of 'Terror Firmer'(2001)

7.3
NR
99Minutes

Lloyd Kaufman and the Troma Team struggle against incompetence, conflict and "the man" in order to complete their latest piece of art, Terror Firmer. The documentarians hold nothing back in the fight for truly independent cinema.

The Wild Eye
Movie

The Wild Eye(1967)

6.5
98Minutes

A film documentarian stops at nothing to record unusual and supposedly true-to-life situations.

The history of Italian zombie cinema, beginning with the breakout worldwide influence and success of George Romero's Night of the Living Dead and continuing through to Lucio Fulci's trend-setting Zombie Flesh-Eaters (Zombi 2) and its many imitators.

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Trailer Trauma 2: Drive-In Monsterama
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Trailer Trauma 2: Drive-In Monsterama(2016)

7.3
NR
203Minutes

TRAILER TRAUMA was only the beginning - now you must prepare yourself as a fresh assault of gruesome ghouls leaps off of the screen and into the driver’s seat! Return to the horrific heyday of drive-in theaters and dusk-till-dawn spook shows with TRAILER TRAUMA 2: DRIVE-IN MONSTERAMA, a celebration of psychotronic cinema and monster movie mayhem! This disc has it all: campy classics (WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS, THE BOY WHO CRIED WEREWOLF), Hammer Films favorites (CAPTAIN KRONOS: VAMPIRE HUNTER, FRANKENSTEIN AND THE MONSTER FROM HELL), absolute absurdities (BRAIN OF BLOOD, THE COMPUTER KILLERS), and much, much more! Featuring commentary by genre aficionados Keith Crocker and George Reis (dvddrive-in.com) and digitally mastered from vintage 35mm film sources, TRAILER TRAUMA 2 is a mutant movie massacre destined to blow your mind and eat you ALIVE! 95 RARE AND HARD-TO-FIND TRAILERS MASTERED IN HD... MANY FOR THE FIRST TIME ANYWHERE! NEARLY 3.5 HOURS OF MONSTROUS MAYHEM!

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Trailer Trauma
Movie

Trailer Trauma(2016)

7
NR
137Minutes

Trailer Trauma is a compilation of vintage horror and action movie trailers that takes the audience on a nostalgic journey through the golden age of exploitation and grindhouse cinema. Packed with blood, guts, and mayhem, this collection showcases the best trailers from the psychotronic and horror genres.

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