Gary Sherman, born in 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, is a director and writer known for his unsettling contributions to cult cinema. He made his mark with Raw Meat (1972), a film that blends horror and social commentary, showcasing his ability to provoke thought while delivering genre thrills. Sherman's career began with short films and commercials, but his move to feature films solidified his reputation for creating narratives that polarize audiences. His work, including Raw Meat, remains a significant part of the conversation surrounding exploitation and horror cinema.
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Nick Randall (Rutger Hauer) is a Los Angeles-based bounty hunter and ex-CIA operative who is asked by a former co-worker to help track down terrorist Malak Al-Rahim (Gene Simmons), who bombed a movie theatre and later planned to release gas from a chemical plant similar to the Bhopal disaster. However, Al-Rahim is also looking for Randall, and Randall's employers tell him where to find him. This results in the death of his best friend, Sergeant Danny Quintz (William Russ), and his girlfriend Terry (Mel Harris), eventually forcing a showdown on the waterfront. In the end, Randall brings out Al-Rahim handcuffed with a grenade jammed in his mouth. Randall explains to his bosses that they should send his payment to Quintz's family and he will keep the extra bonus for bringing him in alive. As he starts to leave, he says, "fuck the bonus" and pulls out the grenade pin. Al-Rahim's head is blown off and his decapitated body falls to the ground.
