John Hayes, born in the 1930s, was a pivotal figure in the realm of low-budget exploitation films. He directed and wrote Hollywood After Dark (1961), a film that encapsulates the gritty allure of drive-in B-movies. His work in The Farmer's Other Daughter (1965) and The Cut-Throats (1969) showcases his knack for blending scandalous narratives with raw performances. Hayes' films, often characterized by their provocative themes, continue to resonate within the cult cinema community, proving that his vision was as audacious as it was influential.
Garden of the Dead
Convicts on a chain gang sniff experimental formaldehyde fumes to get high. They attempt a prison break, are shot down by the guards and buried in the prison garden. Soon, they rise from the dead, using shovels and hoes to kill all who get in their way on their quest to get high once more.
