Maila Nurmi

Though most people knew her as Vampira, a late-night, creature-feature host in Los Angeles, Maila Nurmi was so much more. From her relationships with James Dean and other Hollywood luminaries to her significant contributions to the eventual Goth craze, Nurmi was a multifaceted woman, with more than a few amazing stories to share. Having befriended Nurmi while she was still alive, Greene finds himself perfectly situated to give us the complete story on this fascinating individual, blending extensive interviews with remarkable found footage of Nurmi's long and varied career. Whether being groomed by a major Hollywood director or making a surprising foray into music, Nurmi proves herself to be so much more than a scream queen. Still, when it comes to snappy one-liners cracked at the stroke of midnight, it's certainly safe to say that no one did it better than Vampira.

Taking inspiration from Peter M. Bracke's definitive book of the same name, this seven-hour documentary dives into the making of all twelve Friday the 13th films, with all-new interviews from the cast and the crew.

Vampira The Movie chronicles the story of Malia "Vampira" Nurmi living on the very edge of show business and her rise to celluloid cultdom 50 years later. Her big break came in 1954 when she played the "glamour ghoul" Vampira, emerging from the mist to greet viewers of obscure horror movies on the new medium - television. Her newfound fame led to friendships with Marlon Brando, James Dean and Anthony Perkins. But Vampira's show was abruptly cancelled. Nurmi appeared as Vampira again in the 1959 low-budget horror / sci-fi film, Plan 9 from Outer Space, directed by Edward D Wood Jr. and often dubbed "the worst film of all time." But you can't keep a good vampire down and Nurmi's character rose from the dead again in 1993's Ed Wood, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp. The movie renewed interest in Maila Nurmi and she has since achieved a Bettie Page-like cult status.

A fond remembrance of and tribute to the uniquely American institution of the horror movie host.

Вы слышали о Голливуде, городе мишуры и гламура, городе Парамаунт, Колумбия и MGM. Но есть еще один Голливуд, место, где независимые независимые кинорежиссеры-ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ шли лицом к лицу с большими парнями и одержали победу! «SCHLOCK! ТАЙНАЯ ИСТОРИЯ АМЕРИКАНСКИХ ФИЛЬМОВ» перенесет вас за кулисы с легендарными режиссерами EXPLOITATION и SEXPLOITATION тех золотых дней «DRIVE-IN» MOVIE. Это сексуально! Странно! И каждое слово правда!

A mental patient escapes from the looney bin in drag, robs a bank, and goes on the lam!

Often called the worst director in the history of cinema, Ed Wood is nevertheless a beloved figure among cult-film aficionados for his oddball productions. This documentary takes a look back at Wood's unique career at the margins of 1950s Hollywood, speaking to those who loved him and hated him. Bela Lugosi Jr. discusses his father's work in the abysmal "Plan 9 From Outer Space," while a Baptist reverend recalls how he was tricked into financing the film.

A documentary detailing the making of the cult favorite "Plan 9 from Outer Space," featuring interviews with cast members and prominent filmmakers about the film, its lasting legacy, and its creator, Edward D. Wood Jr.

A defense contractor who somehow becomes the sole survivor of a nuclear holocaust. In his solitude, he traces the history of U.S. civilization in the 20th century through musical numbers.

Stacy Keach narrates this documentary that chronicles the abbreviated life and career of iconic brooding bad boy James Dean, from his obscure early days working in television to his rise to stardom in films such as Rebel Without a Cause. Clips from Dean's movies are intermingled with candid interviews with the star's friends and Hollywood colleagues, including Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dennis Hopper.

The son of a sorceress, armed with weapons, armour and six magically summoned knights, goes on a quest to save a princess from a vengeful wizard.

Collins College needs a new department head for their science department, so Doctors Carter and Zorch consult Thinko, the campus computer, and come up with Dr. Mathilda West, who has degrees in lots of things, but turns out to be disruptively attractive as well.

A power-mad union boss resorts to murder to eliminate witnesses scheduled to testify against him. The eclectic cast includes Mickey Rooney, Mamie Van Doren, Mel Torme, Jay North, Vampira, Charles Chaplin Jr., Jackie Coogan and Norman Grabowski.

Инопланетяне хотят превратить землян в рабов, но, опасаясь, что не справятся с их свободолюбивыми душами, вначале оживляют мертвецов на захолустном американском кладбище. От их рук гибнут всё новые люди, полицейские наталкиваются на разрытые могилы и отчаянно стреляют в неотвратимо надвигающихся живых мертвецов…

A group of beatniks unwittingly harbor a serial rapist. A cop goes after him after his wife is attacked.

Молодожёны мистер и миссис Кент постоянно подозревают друг друга в неверности. Кроме того, уже третий год подряд они не могут поехать в свадебное путешествие в связи с неотложными делами мистера Кента. Пользуясь сложившейся ситуацией, миссис Кент решает сказать мужу, что поедет одна, но на самом деле отправляет в круиз вместо себя случайную знакомую - певицу из клуба "Каса" Джорджию Гэррет, чтобы самой остаться в Нью-Йорке и попытаться застукать мужа "с поличным". В свою очередь, мистер Кент нанимает частного детектива Питера Вёрджила, чтобы проследить, чем будет заниматься его супруга во время путешествия.