Storyline
Hollywood isn’t just movie stars and glitzy premieres—it’s got this wild, scrappy underbelly full of rebels who didn’t care about rules. SCHLOCK! THE SECRET HISTORY OF AMERICAN MOVIES digs into the wild side of cinema, where the so-called “exploitation” and “sexploitation” filmmakers carved out their own wild territory. These weren’t just nobodies; they hustled harder than the big studios, cranking out drive-in classics that were cheap, weird, and honestly—way more fun than half the stuff the majors were making. It’s outrageous, sometimes sleazy, always entertaining. These filmmakers knew what people wanted: thrills, chills, and a whole lot of skin. They didn’t just push boundaries—they bulldozed right through them, leaving a trail of shocked censors and delighted audiences. This isn’t the sanitized version of movie history, either; it’s full of colorful characters who’d sell their own grandma for a good shot, and stories that’ll make you wonder how any of this ever got made. Pure, raw, and a little bit twisted—yeah, that’s Hollywood too.
