
Hollywood Rated 'R'
Documentary · Horror · Science Fiction
Overview
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
John Landis
Self
David F. Friedman
David F. Friedman
Self
David F. Friedman
Self


Russ Meyer
Russ Meyer
Self (archive footage)
Russ Meyer
Self (archive footage)


Charles Napier
Charles Napier
Self
Charles Napier
Self


Edward D. Wood Jr.
Edward D. Wood Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Edward D. Wood Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Johnny Legend
Johnny Legend
Self
Johnny Legend
Self


Titus Moede
Titus Moede
Self
Titus Moede
Self
Harry H. Novak
Harry H. Novak
Self
Harry H. Novak
Self


Barbara Steele
Barbara Steele
Self
Barbara Steele
Self


William Lustig
William Lustig
Self
William Lustig
Self
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