Exploitation Cinema | Mother of Movies
At Mother of Movies, Exploitation Cinema shines a light on the wild, the weird, and the wonderfully trashy. These are the films that push boundaries, ripping open taboos, reveling in shock, and often flipping a defiant middle finger to polished studio norms. Think sleaze, grindhouse grit, splatter fests, and lurid thrill rides designed to provoke, titillate, or outrage, sometimes all three.
This isn’t just style over substance. Exploitation films capture the undercurrents of fear, anger, sex, and rebellion, where low budgets meet high-impact audacity. Whether you’re diving into blood-soaked revenge (Mad Heidi), cult cannibal chaos (Pig Killer), or genre-bending absurdity (Bullets of Justice), our reviews unpack what makes these films unforgettable (and sometimes unforgivable).
🔪 Examples:
Pig Killer, Mad Heidi, Santa Jaws, Julia X, House Shark, Mope, Cocaine Shark
💥 Come for the chaos. Stay for the cultural commentary.
“No Tears in Hell” review: Michael Caissie’s unflinching true crime horror film starring Luke Baines explores the disturbing case of the Siberian Ripper and his enabling mother. With graphic violence and powerful performances, this unforgettable horror film, based on real events released on August 12, 2025.
Freak Off aims for timely, P. Diddy-inspired social commentary, but stumbles through flat atmosphere, weak writing, and a confused sense of empowerment. A misfired exploitation film in an era that demands more.
The Monkey wreaks havoc in this darkly absurd, gore-splashed horror from Osgood Perkins. Brotherly trauma + cymbal crashes never looked so good
Pig Killer 2023 is a sick & twisted portrayal of Robert Picton, a man known for brutally killing nealry 50 women.
Sharksploitation documentary is available to watch on Shudder from 21st July 2023. A jounrey through the history of sharks in movies.
Cassandra joins a father & son team with the promise of some quick cash. In Hunt Club, what happens on the island stays on the island.
