Hugh Gallagher
- Known for
- Directing
- Movies
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Hugh Gallagher is an American film director, producer, and writer known for his work in the horror genre. He directed and wrote films such as Dead Silence (1989), Gorgasm (1990), Gorotica (1993), and Gore Whore (1994). Gallagher's films are characterized by their low-budget production and cult following. He is also recognized for his satirical college application essay, which gained widespread attention after being published in Harper's magazine in 1990.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2025 | Vick & Tarstar's Scarecrow Factory | Hugh Gallagher |
| 2023 | Wake The Dead | Self |
| 2014 | Jimmy's Hall | Senior Guard |
| 1998 | Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula | Man on Bed |
| 1990 | Metal Noir | Mort |
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2023 | Wake The Dead | Director |
| 1999 | Vampire Blues | Producer |
| 1999 | Dr. Wong's Virtual Hell | Producer |
| 1998 | Lust for Frankenstein | Producer |
| 1998 | Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula | Producer |
| 1997 | Tender Flesh | Producer |
| 1994 | Gore Whore | Director |
| 1993 | Gorotica | Director, Producer, Writer |
| 1990 | Gorgasm | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 1989 | Dead Silence | Director, Writer |
| 1988 | Ashes to Slashes | Writer |
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