Person
Hugh Gallagher
Directing
Biography
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.
Known for
Vick & Tarstar's Scarecrow Factory
Hugh Gallagher
Gore Whore
Director
Jimmy's Hall
Senior Guard
Dead Silence
Writer
Metal Noir
Mort
Tender Flesh
Producer
Compelling Evidence
First Assistant Director
Lust for Frankenstein
Producer
Gorotica
Director
Dr. Wong's Virtual Hell
Producer
Filmography
- 2025Vick & Tarstar's Scarecrow FactoryHugh Gallagher
- 2023Wake The DeadSelf
- 2014Jimmy's HallSenior Guard
- 1999Vampire BluesProducer
- 1999Dr. Wong's Virtual HellProducer
- 1998Mari-Cookie and the Killer TarantulaMan on Bed
- 1998Lust for FrankensteinProducer
- 1997Tender FleshProducer
- 1995Compelling EvidenceFirst Assistant Director
- 1994Damselvis, Daughter of HelvisDirector of Photography
- 1994Gore WhoreDirector
- 1993GoroticaDirector
- 1990Metal NoirMort
- 1990GorgasmWriter
- 1989Dead SilenceWriter
- 1988Ashes to SlashesWriter
- 1985Screambook IIPublicist
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