6.7
Movie
Directing
Hugh Gallagher
- Credits
- 17 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.7
Movie
3.1
Movie
Lust for Frankenstein
3.4
Movie
Tender Flesh
4.2
Movie
Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula
4.1
Movie
Vampire Blues
4.5
Movie
Compelling Evidence
4.0
Movie
Gorotica
2.2
Movie
Dr. Wong's Virtual Hell
3.4
Movie
Gore Whore
5.8
Movie
Gorgasm
7.0
Movie
Damselvis, Daughter of Helvis
5.0
Movie
Metal Noir
6.0
Movie
Screambook II
Movie
Vick & Tarstar's Scarecrow Factory
Movie
Dead Silence
Movie
Wake The Dead
Movie
Ashes to Slashes
Acting credits 5
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Vick & Tarstar's Scarecrow Factory Film | Hugh Gallagher |
| 2023 | Wake The Dead Film | Self |
| 2014 | Jimmy's Hall Film | Senior Guard |
| 1998 | Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula Film | Man on Bed |
| 1990 | Metal Noir Film | Mort |
Crew credits 15
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Vick & Tarstar's Scarecrow Factory Film | Cinematography |
| 2023 | Wake The Dead Film | Director |
| 1999 | Vampire Blues Film | Producer |
| 1999 | Dr. Wong's Virtual Hell Film | Producer |
| 1998 | Lust for Frankenstein Film | Producer |
| 1998 | Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula Film | Producer |
| 1997 | Tender Flesh Film | Producer |
| 1995 | Compelling Evidence Film | First Assistant Director |
| 1994 | Damselvis, Daughter of Helvis Film | Director of Photography |
| 1994 | Gore Whore Film | Director |
| 1993 | Gorotica Film | Director, Producer, Writer |
| 1990 | Gorgasm Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 1989 | Dead Silence Film | Writer, Director |
| 1988 | Ashes to Slashes Film | Writer |
| 1985 | Screambook II Film | Publicist |