Rod Amateau, born in 1923, carved a niche in cult cinema as a director with a penchant for the unconventional. His work on The Statue (1971) showcases his ability to blend dark humor with absurdity, while The Seniors (1978) reflects his flair for offbeat storytelling. Amateau's later film, Son of Hitler (1979), further solidified his reputation for tackling controversial subjects with a unique perspective. Through these films, Amateau contributed significantly to the landscape of exploitation and grindhouse cinema, making his work essential viewing for fans of the genre.
Son of Hitler
The leader of a right-wing German political party discovers that an illiterate woodcarver is actually the son of Adolf Hitler. He kidnaps the young man from a mental institution and prepares him to start the Fourth Reich.
