Hugh Gallagher

Directing

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.

5 Acting Credits
14 Crew Credits

Acting

Jimmy's Hall Movie

Jimmy's Hall

as Senior Guard

2014
Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula Movie

Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula

as Man on Bed

1998
Metal Noir Movie

Metal Noir

as Mort

1990
Wake The Dead Movie

Wake The Dead

as Self

2023
Vick & Tarstar's Scarecrow Factory Movie

Vick & Tarstar's Scarecrow Factory

as Hugh Gallagher

2025

Crew

Lust for Frankenstein Movie

Lust for Frankenstein

Producer

1998
Tender Flesh Movie

Tender Flesh

Producer

1997
Vampire Blues Movie

Vampire Blues

Producer

1999
Compelling Evidence Movie

Compelling Evidence

First Assistant Director

1995
Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula Movie

Mari-Cookie and the Killer Tarantula

Producer

1998
Gorotica Movie

Gorotica

Director

1993
Dr. Wong's Virtual Hell Movie

Dr. Wong's Virtual Hell

Producer

1999
Gore Whore Movie

Gore Whore

Director

1994
Gorgasm Movie

Gorgasm

Director

1990
Damselvis, Daughter of Helvis Movie

Damselvis, Daughter of Helvis

Director of Photography

1994
Screambook II Movie

Screambook II

Publicist

1985
Dead Silence Movie

Dead Silence

Writer

1989