Andy Milligan, born in the 1930s, was a distinctive voice in American exploitation cinema, known for his raw and provocative storytelling. He directed and wrote The Ghastly Ones (1968), a film that exemplifies his penchant for blending horror with dark humor. Milligan continued to push boundaries with Bloodthirsty Butchers (1970), where he crafted a narrative that showcased his unique style and vision. His work in The Body Beneath (1970) further solidified his role as a cult figure, exploring themes often overlooked in mainstream cinema.
Pelvis
A naive country boy moves to NYC chasing music stardom but gets ruthlessly chewed up, heavily medicated, and spit out by a sleazy corporate machine. To strike it rich, his exploitative handlers rebrand him as a shock-gimmick act named "Pelvis," forcing him to perform highly offensive novelty songs. The pressure drives him into a coked-out, zombie-like haze where he performs on stage covered head-to-toe in silver face paint. Ultimately, it takes his sex-obsessed country girlfriend chasing him to Manhattan to rip up his contracts and rescue him from the industry's clutches