“Think back to those old VHS tapes that were not only horrifying but also bewildering, shocking, and darkly comedic. Despite their notorious reputation, some hidden gems and masterpieces emerged from this unique genre. What happens when Hollywood tries to ban sex, violence, and controversy? An underground syndicate of rogue distributors known as the 40 Thieves builds an illegal empire in circus tents. How did a low budget movie trick the government by using actual childbirth footage to make millions? And why does the modern blockbuster formula owe its entire existence to the cheap, dirty screens of Grindhouse theaters? This is the blood soaked, rebellious, and wild history of Exploitation Cinema. Outlaw bikers, flesh eating zombies, and Blaxploitation icons did not just shock audiences. They forced major studios to completely rewrite the rules of the game.”
