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Hugh Gallagher

Director

13 horror credits

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.

Director5 films

Wake The Dead

Wake The Dead

Director

2023
Gore Whore

Gore Whore

Director

1994
Gorotica

Gorotica

Director

1993
Gorgasm

Gorgasm

Director

1990
Dead Silence

Dead Silence

Director

1989

Writer3 films

Gorotica

Gorotica

Writer

1993
Gorgasm

Gorgasm

Writer

1990
Dead Silence

Dead Silence

Writer

1989

Producer7 films

Vampire Blues

Vampire Blues

Producer

1999
Dr. Wong's Virtual Hell

Dr. Wong's Virtual Hell

Producer

1999
Lust for Frankenstein

Lust for Frankenstein

Producer

1998
Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula

Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula

Producer

1998
Tender Flesh

Tender Flesh

Producer

1997
Gorotica

Gorotica

Producer

1993
Gorgasm

Gorgasm

Producer

1990

Cinematographer1 film

Damselvis, Daughter of Helvis

Damselvis, Daughter of Helvis

Director of Photography

1994

Actor3 films

Wake The Dead

Wake The Dead

Self

2023
Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula

Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula

Man on Bed

1998
Metal Noir

Metal Noir

Mort

1990

Other Crew1 film

Screambook II

Screambook II

Publicist

1985