In today's SYSK Select episode, we learn about exploitation films. During the 1930s-80s, the work of directors operating in the shadows of Hollywood led to explorations in sexuality and violence that mainstream cinema wouldn't touch. Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the seedy underbelly of grindhouse flicks.
# Stuff You Should Know: How Exploitation Films Work
Josh and Chuck dive into the wild, often outrageous world of exploitation cinema in this special movie-focused episode that traces the genre from its shadowy beginnings in the 1920s right through the groovy 1970s. They explore how filmmakers skirted the strict Hollywood rules by operating outside the studio system, serving up everything from nudist camp documentaries and drug cautionary tales to groundbreaking blaxploitation films and over-the-top gore flicks. Along the way, they break down key subgenres like the roughies, the slasher movement, and martial arts exploitation, while discussing iconic films and the surprisingly important cultural impact these boundary-pushing movies had on cinema and society.
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