Larry Cohen, born in 1941, carved a niche in cult cinema as a writer and director with a distinctive voice. He is known for his work on Black Caesar (1973), where he served as both writer and director, blending crime drama with social commentary. His film Bone (1972) showcases his ability to merge dark humor with exploitation elements, a hallmark of his style. Cohen's contributions to films like Daddy's Gone A-Hunting (1969) and Hell Up In Harlem (1973) further solidify his status as a key figure in the evolution of B-movie storytelling.
American Grindhouse
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.
