Machete Maidens Unleashed (2010)
Strong violence, sexual violence and nudity
| Director: | Mark Hartley |
| Actors: | Roger Corman, Joe Dante, John Landis, Sid Haig, Judy Brown |
This is the ultimate insiders' account of a faraway backlot where stunt men came cheap, plot was obsolete and the make-up girl was packin' heat! Boasting cheap labour, exotic scenery and non-existent health and safety regulations, the Philippines was a dreamland for exploitation filmmakers whose renegade productions were soon engulfing drive-in screens around the globe like a tidal schlock-wave! Features interviews with cult movie icons Roger Corman, Joe Dante, John Landis, Sid Haig, Eddie Romero and a large assembly of cast, crew and critics, each with a jaw-dropping story to tell about filmmaking with no budget, no scruples, no boundaries and - more often than not - no clothes.
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 84mins |
| Origin: | AUSTRALIA |
| Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 |
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Dave S.
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A well-made documentary about an interesting subject, but a little disappointing as a followup to NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD. While that film burst with enthusiasm for it's subject matter and had me immediately seeking out all the films that were mentioned, this one feels a lot smaller and mostly features the same talking heads that crop up in every horror/exploitation doco (Roger Corman, Sid Haig, Joe Dante etc). Still, if you are in any way interested in exploitation films of the last few decades, this is a solid watch.