This new revelatory documentary uncovers the fascinating story of Swedish actress Ewa Strömberg (1940-2013), who journeyed from Swedish modeling success to German "krimis" before achieving cult immortality in Jess Franco's legendary Vampyros Lesbos (1971)—a film that would later inspire Sean Baker's Oscar-winning Anora.
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In 1989, I met Anton LaVey for the first time. At this time in his life, LaVey was seeing only a select few people. For this film, I've met and interviewed some of them, to try and create a composite image of what he was really like, and what he meant to these people. It's a memory lane trip, filled with personal stories, dark humor, great music and never before seen material with the Black Pope himself.
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Take an outrageous ride through this wild world of exploitation films with this thoroughly entertaining documentary, HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS – THE GODFATHER OF GORE! Featuring cult director John Waters, Drive-In Movie Critic Joe Bob Briggs, Herschell Gordon Lewis himself and a “cast of thousands,” you’ll witness the innocent bare-naked era of Nudie-Cuties before Lewis schocked the world with “Blood Feast,” the first ever gore film!
Introduction and discussion about the new genre movie poster book with posters from independent Swedish distributors in the 60s and 70s, discussing the Swedish establishment's fight against genre films. Brian Iskov does a keynote speech on the popular Danish sex comedies of the time.
The European Genre Film Foundation is conducting a major study on the subject of female directors who made genre films; from action and horror, to sexploitation and artsploitation. Keynote speakers: Adrian Smith (University of Sussex), Mariah Larsson (Linnaeus University), Brian Iskov (Copenhagen), Lisa Petrucci (Something Weird Video).
The director Torgny Wickman dominated the Swedish box office and the international perception of Sweden during a decade with 10 films, all about sex. Keynote speakers: Elisabet Björklund (Lund University), Mariah Larsson (Linnaeus University), Jason Carter (Stockholm University), Adrian Smith (University of Sussex), Christina Lindberg.
An intimate look behind the scenes of Cultpix genre film festival the Wickman Week, September 8-11, 2024 at Lakene Folkets Hus and Bio Fasaden, Värmland, Sweden.
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An in-depth analysis of the "Video Nasty" scandal of the early 1980s in Britain.
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Le documentaire retrace la création et le tournage du film culte de Tobe Hooper à l’aide des témoignages du réalisateur, des acteurs et de l’équipe technique du film, ainsi que de nombreuses images d’archive. Il ouvre également la perspective vers les trois opus qui ont suivi.
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A retrospective of Dracula's appearances in film. It includes trailers and scenes from many Dracula-related films. There is an emphasis on films which feature the actors Bela Lugosi and Christopher Lee, as they portrayed the most popular versions of Dracula. Also covered are films depicting sons and daughters of Dracula, and Dracula-like vampires. Many of the trailers focus on the beauty of Dracula's victims, or the beauty of female vampires.
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An Italian documentary that gives an inside look at the making of Ruggero Deodato's controversial horror film "Cannibal Holocaust".
A documentary about the legendary Norwegian Bond spoof Jens Bådd Agent 0017 - Softer Than Butter. A lot of the crew and cast are interviewed, and it digs deep into the background of the film. No subtitles. Sorry.
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The dangers of speeding and reckless driving are illustrated courtesy of bloody accident footage supplied by the Ohio Highway Patrol.
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BRUCE LEE AND KUNG FU MANIA With action highlights from more than thirty of the greatest martial arts movies, this kung fu-fighting, karate-kicking compilation features the real Bruce Lee and his many clones plus Chuck Norris, Jim Kelly, and more. Here’s Bruce backing up The Green Hornet as Kato, battling Norris in Return of the Dragon, and making his last complete film, Enter the Dragon, plus the secrets of his mysterious death in Bruce Lee...His Last Days. You’ll also see Lo Lieh challenge Lee Van Cleef in The Stranger and the Gunfighter, Bruce Li carrying on the tradition with The Three Avengers, and Tae Kwon Do Grand Master Jhoon Ree in The Tattooed Dragon.
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This short cautionary training film examines dangers associated with earthmoving equipment operation, showing many simulated accidents on construction sites.
A portrait of the great Austrian genre movie actor Werner Pochath. This is his story from the 60’s until his death in the early 90’s, told by his brother Dieter. Pochath made films in Germany, Italy and USA and he worked with legendary directors like Argento, Corbucci, Fulci, Hofbauer, Castellari and Mattei.
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A portrait of a strung-out heroin addict scrambling through New York City to score some cash for his next fix.
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A documentary exploring the legends of vampires, using books, paintings and early films on the subject.
