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Florida: where humidity meets homicide since 1896.
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Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida (2021)

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Overview

HorrorDocumentary

Explore the independent horror film scene that Florida has been vigorously pumping out since the invention of film. Jam-packed with Interviews, exploitation, never-before-seen footage and cinema madness. Watch and learn about films new and old in this exclusive documentary made for cult horror fans.

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Standout Aspects

Production

Rare footage from films that shouldn't exist, legally or morally.

Direction

Donohue's loving, unflinching gaze at cinematic gutter trash.

Best for:Solo: Midnight viewing with cheap beer and Wikipedia ready.·Friends: Horror nerds who argue about Fulci vs. Ritter.·Binge: Triple feature with Death Metal and Video Violence.
Heads up:Gore: Clips from zero-budget splatter films with questionable effects.·Sexual Content: Exploitation-era nudity from '70s/'80s Florida grindhouse.
Sean Donohue

Director

Sean Donohue

ReleasedNov 8, 2021
Runtime2h 7m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
Gatorblade Films
The Sleaze Box

Top Cast

Chris Woods

Chris Woods

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John Waters

John Waters

Self [archival]

Tim Ritter

Tim Ritter

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Ricou Browning

Ricou Browning

Self [archival]

Joel D. Wynkoop

Joel D. Wynkoop

Self

John Landis

John Landis

Self [archival]

Brooke McCarter

Brooke McCarter

Self [archival]

Joe Dante

Joe Dante

Self [archival]

Herschell Gordon Lewis

Herschell Gordon Lewis

Self [archival]

William Grefé

William Grefé

Self

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Cultural

Florida's lack of unions and permissive filming laws made it a exploitation haven rivaling California, just sweatier and cheaper.

Trivia

Director Sean Donohue is himself a Florida horror veteran—his film Death-Scort Service appears in the doc, blurring subject and creator.

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