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Emmett Alston

Born 1941 · USA · Active 1973–2019

Emmett Alston began his career in the 1970s, initially as a cinematographer before transitioning to directing and writing. He made his directorial debut with Three-Way Weekend (1979), a film that showcases his knack for blending humor with genre elements. Alston further established his presence in horror with New Year's Evil (1980), where he took on multiple roles as actor, writer, and director, cementing his place in cult cinema. His later work includes directing Demonwarp (1988) and writing for Hunter's Blood (1986), showcasing his versatility in the exploitation genre.

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Hunter's Blood

Hunter's Blood

1986 ★ 5.9
Writer

Five "city boys" travel to the country to relax by doing some hunting, drinking Bud, and generally having good time. However, the local inbred backwoods psychos turn the hunters to be the hunted, and they need all the ammo and wits they have to get out of the woods alive.

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Filmography

18 credits
1980s 1 credit
1980
New Year's Evil as Camera Operator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.9
Crew Credits
2010s 1 credit
2019
Movie ★ 2.8
1990s 2 credits
1993
Movie ★ 7.0
1992
Twogether Producer
Movie ★ 3.3
1980s 9 credits
1988
Movie ★ 4.2
1988
Movie ★ 5.0
1987
Tigershark Director
Movie ★ 4.8
1986
Movie ★ 5.6
1985
Movie ★ 5.2
1985
Movie ★ 5.2
1981
Enter the Ninja Second Unit Director
Movie ★ 5.6
1980
Movie ★ 4.9
1980
Movie ★ 4.9
1970s 5 credits
1979
Movie ★ 3.3
1979
Movie ★ 3.3
1974
Moonchild Director of Photography
Movie ★ 2.7
1973
Movie ★ 4.6
1973
Country Blue Director of Photography
Movie ★ 4.6