Lewis Teague, born in 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, carved a niche in cult cinema with his directorial work on The Lady in Red (1979) and Alligator (1980). His early career included acting in Death Race 2000 (1975) and later directing adaptations of Stephen King’s works, notably Cujo (1983). Teague's ability to blend horror and exploitation has left a lasting impact on the genre, showcasing his talent for creating suspenseful narratives that resonate with fans of grindhouse and cult films.
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.
