Hugh Gallagher

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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.

Film	Credit
Vick & Tarstar's Scarecrow Factory2025 · Hugh Gallagher	Hugh Gallagher
Wake The Dead2023 · Self, Director	Self, Director
Jimmy's Hall2014 · Senior Guard	Senior Guard
Vampire Blues1999 · Producer	Producer
Dr. Wong's Virtual Hell1999 · Producer	Producer
Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula1998 · Man on Bed, Producer	Man on Bed, Producer
Lust for Frankenstein1998 · Producer	Producer
Tender Flesh1997 · Producer	Producer
Damselvis, Daughter of Helvis1994 · Director of Photography	Director of Photography
Gore Whore1994 · Director	Director
Gorotica1993 · Director, Producer, Writer	Director, Producer, Writer
Metal Noir1990 · Mort	Mort
Gorgasm1990 · Writer, Director, Producer	Writer, Director, Producer
Dead Silence1989 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
Ashes to Slashes1988 · Writer	Writer