Directing
Hugh Gallagher
Department: 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
Prominent works featuring Hugh Gallagher
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Jimmy's Hall
2014
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Lust for Frankenstein
1998
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Tender Flesh
1997
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Gorotica
1993
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Gore Whore
1994
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Compelling Evidence
1995
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Vampire Blues
1999
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Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula
1998
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Dead Silence
1989
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Metal Noir
1990
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (25 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Vick & Tarstar's Scarecrow Factory | Hugh Gallagher | Movie | 2025 |
| Vick & Tarstar's Scarecrow Factory | Cinematography | Movie | 2025 |
 | Wake The Dead | Self | Movie | 2023 |
| Wake The Dead | Director | Movie | 2023 |
 | Jimmy's Hall | Senior Guard | Movie | 2014 |
 | Vampire Blues | Producer | Movie | 1999 |
 | Dr. Wong's Virtual Hell | Producer | Movie | 1999 |
 | Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula | Man on Bed | Movie | 1998 |
 | Lust for Frankenstein | Producer | Movie | 1998 |
| Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula | Producer | Movie | 1998 |
 | Tender Flesh | Producer | Movie | 1997 |
 | Compelling Evidence | First Assistant Director | Movie | 1995 |
 | Damselvis, Daughter of Helvis | Director of Photography | Movie | 1994 |
 | Gore Whore | Director | Movie | 1994 |
 | Gorotica | Director | Movie | 1993 |
| Gorotica | Producer | Movie | 1993 |
| Gorotica | Writer | Movie | 1993 |
 | Metal Noir | Mort | Movie | 1990 |
 | Gorgasm | Writer | Movie | 1990 |
| Gorgasm | Director | Movie | 1990 |
| Gorgasm | Producer | Movie | 1990 |
 | Dead Silence | Writer | Movie | 1989 |
| Dead Silence | Director | Movie | 1989 |
 | Ashes to Slashes | Writer | Movie | 1988 |
 | Screambook II | Publicist | Movie | 1985 |