American Grindhouse
2010 · Movie · NR · 82 min · ★ 6.8 · 70% critics
This documentary dives into the overlooked world of American exploitation films, tracing how a bold, sensational style became a lasting part of popular entertainment. It explores the genre’s roots, its shock value, and the hidden history behind its appeal.
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Details
- Years
- 2010
- Release date
- 2011-02-04
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 82 min
- Max quality
- SD
- Critic score
- 70/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (65 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you’re curious about cult movie history, taboo entertainment, or documentaries like Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies; Not for you if you dislike provocative subject matter or niche film deep dives.
Pros: fascinating film history; bold subject matter; brisk, eye-opening overview | Cons: narrow appeal; lots of provocative material; light on opposing views
Themes
- movie business
- exploitation
- grindhouse
- film production
- exploitation film
Cast & crew
Robert Forster
as Himself - Narrator
Allison Anders
as Herself
John Landis
as Himself
Kim Morgan
as Herself
Fred Olen Ray
as Himself
Joe Dante
as Himself
Herschell Gordon Lewis
as Himself
William Lustig
as Himself
Lewis Teague
as Himself
David Hess
as Himself
Directed by Elijah Drenner