Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies
- Year: 2001
- Country of origin: USA
- Genre: Documentary
- Director: Ray Greene
- Length: 89 min
Film Synopsis
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies (2001) explores the rise of American exploitation cinema and the maverick filmmakers who flourished during the drive-in era. Through interviews and rare film clips, it traces the development of low-budget horror, science fiction, sexploitation, and other sensational filmmaking largely outside the Hollywood mainstream. This documentary examines the ingenuity, provocative marketing, and independent spirit behind exploitation cinema while tracing its influence on the wider American film industry.
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies DVD Editions
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| Disc Extras | Pathfinder DVD-1/US/OOP 2003 |
|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Director Ray Greene and Co-Producer Wade Major | |
| Radio Interview with Director Ray Greene | |
| Behind-the-Scenes Footage with David F. Friedman, Harry Novak and Doris Wishman | |
| Exploitation Art Gallery | |
| Unreleased Soundtrack Music | |
| Biographies | |
| “The Atom and Eve” |
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