American Grindhouse

2011 | 82 minutes | 6.8 ★ (59)

American Grindhouse
  • Overview

    This documentary explores the hidden history of the American Exploitation Film. The movie digs deep into this often overlooked category of U.S. cinema and unearths the shameless and occasionally shocking origins of this popular entertainment.

  • Release Date

    04 February 2011

  • DirectingElijah Drenner
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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