Hugh Gallagher

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Hugh Gallagher is an American film director, producer, and writer known for his work in the horror genre. He directed and wrote films such as Dead Silence (1989), Gorgasm (1990), Gorotica (1993), and Gore Whore (1994). Gallagher's films are characterized by their low-budget production and cult following. He is also recognized for his satirical college application essay, which gained widespread attention after being published in Harper's magazine in 1990.

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Wake The Dead

A feature length documentary about the making of Gorotica, a shot on video horror film by Hugh Gallagher. Includes new interviews with a lot of the cast, crew, and other filmmakers and never before seen behind the scenes footage from on the set of Gorotica.

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2023

Jimmy's Hall

Jimmy Gralton returns from New York and reopens his beloved community hall, only to meet opposition from the local parish.

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2014

Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula

Down at the docks a very enterprising but dangerous element is making life miserable for Sheriff Marga. But she is distracted by a series of puzzling kidnappings that is plaguing her parish. Could the culprit be the mysterious Queen - the dance hall queen of the docks? Or could it be an even more sinister figure: The Killer Tarantula?

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1998