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Hugh Gallagher
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.
Filmography
movieVick & Tarstar's Scarecrow Factory
2025 · Hugh Gallagher, Cinematography
movieWake The Dead
2023 · Self, Director
movieJimmy's Hall
2014 · Senior Guard
movieVampire Blues
1999 · Producer
movieDr. Wong's Virtual Hell
1999 · Producer
movieMari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula
1998 · Man on Bed, Producer
movieLust for Frankenstein
1998 · Producer
movieTender Flesh
1997 · Producer
movieCompelling Evidence
1995 · First Assistant Director
movieDamselvis, Daughter of Helvis
1994 · Director of Photography
movieGore Whore
1994 · Director
movieGorotica
1993 · Director, Producer, Writer
movieMetal Noir
1990 · Mort
movieGorgasm
1990 · Writer, Director, Producer
movieDead Silence
1989 · Writer, Director
movieAshes to Slashes
1988 · Writer
movieScreambook II
1985 · Publicist