The best William Lustig’s documentary movies
We present our ranking of the best William Lustig’s movies. Do you love cinema? Or are you looking for a movie of your favorite actor to watch tonight? Surely you have some to see or that you did not know yet about William Lustig.
VHS Revolution
6.8/10
Using testimonies by pioneers and witnesses of the times, delve into the feverish visual culture the media generated – with far-fetched examples of canine television games, seduction manuals, aerobics class while holding a baby, among others.
American Grindhouse
7.1/10
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.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
7.1/10
A documentary primarily focusing on the filming and release of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Hollywood Rated 'R'
5.8/10
A roller-coaster ride through the history of American exploitation films, ranging from Roger Corman's sci-fi and horror monster movies, 1960s beach movies, H.G. Lewis' gore-fests, William Castle's schlocky theatrical gimmicks, to 1970s blaxploitation, pre-"Deep Throat" sex tease films, Russ Meyer's bosom-heavy masterpieces, etc, etc. Over 25 interviews of the greatest purveyors of weird films of all kind from 1940 to 1975. Illustrated with dozens of films clips, trailers, extra footage, etc. This documentary as a shorter companion piece focusing on exploitation king David F. Friedman.
13 Scarier Movie Moments
7.1/10
Final entry in the Bravo scary movie moments countdowns that aired in 2009.
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
6.8/10
Documentary that explores Argento's film career.
42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Street
7.6/10
The story behind the rise and fall of New York's 42nd Street. The cinemas, the films, the people, the crime and the rebirth of the block as "New 42nd Street" - this is the document of the world's most notorious movie strip.
The Joe Spinell Story
7.6/10
The Joe Spinell Story is a An outstanding and eye-opening documentary, made in 2001 for the Anchor Bay DVD release of Maniac (1980). His most notable roles were as mafioso Willi Cicci in The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, and as loan shark Tony Gazzo in Rocky and Rocky II. Although primarily known as a character actor, Spinell co-wrote and starred as a serial killer in the 1980 film, Maniac.
The Outsider - The Cinema of Antonio Margheriti
6.8/10
Documentary on the life and films of Antonio Margheriti.
