Ted V. Mikels
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ted V. Mikels (born Theodore Mikacevich; April 29, 1929 – October 16, 2016) was an American filmmaker of independent cult films. Mikels was also known for his home life, as he once lived with a harem in a Glendale, California castle that... Read full bio →
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Tura!
A celebration of Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965) star Tura Satana, detailing her brutal childhood, burlesque career and legacy as an icon of queer/Asian/female empowerment.
Astro-Zombies M4 Invaders from Cyberspace
Mutant hordes are sent to annihilate mankind.
Astro-Zombies M3: Cloned
An ultra-secret government weapons project is headed up by a mad scientist's grand-daughter. Her mission: recreate the demented killing machines known as Astro Zombies. It doesn't take long before the deadly mutant clones escape from Area 51 and all hell breaks loose!
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.
Mark of the Astro-Zombies
The existence of mankind hangs in the balance as two warring factions of aliens do battle in Mark of the Astro Zombies. The film begins with an invasion of Earth by aliens who plan to turn human beings into zombies. They gather high-level government officials and attempt to get from them certain knowledge and information they will need.
The Corpse Grinders 2
A campy low-budget sequel to 1971's cult classic gore-fest with an interplanetary sub-plot grafted on. The giant flesh-mangling meat grinder in the basement of the Lotus Cat Food Company is back in business under new management.
Mission: Killfast
In MISSION: KILLFAST, martial arts master, Tiger Yang, faces off against a group of savvy weapons dealers, resulting in a non-stop orgy of shoot-outs, explosions, and bikini clad beauties.
Astro-Zombies
For devilishly mad "astro-scientist" Dr. DeMarco (John Carradine), a typical day involves run-ins with reanimated corpses, bloodthirsty solar-powered killer robot zombies, Chinese communist spies and vicious Mexican secret agents.