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.
2025Vick & Tarstar's Scarecrow FactoryMovieas Hugh Gallagher · Cinematography2023Wake The DeadMovieas Self · Director
2014Jimmy's HallMovieas Senior Guard1999Vampire BluesMovieProducer1999Dr. Wong's Virtual HellMovieProducer1998Lust for FrankensteinMovieProducer1998Mari-Cookie and the Killer TarantulaMovieas Man on Bed · Producer1997Tender FleshMovieProducer1995Compelling EvidenceMovieFirst Assistant Director1994Damselvis, Daughter of HelvisMovieDirector of Photography1994Gore WhoreMovieDirector1993GoroticaMovieDirector · Producer · Writer
1990Metal NoirMovieas Mort1990GorgasmMovieWriter · Director · Producer1989Dead SilenceMovieWriter · Director1988Ashes to SlashesMovieWriter1985Screambook IIMoviePublicist