Bruno Mattei

Italian exploitation maestro Bruno Mattei was born in 1931 in Rome, Italy, and was active in the film industry from 1970 until his death in 2007. Known for his work in the horror, action, and exploitation genres, Mattei's most famous films include "Hell of the Living Dead" and "Rats: Night of Terror," albeit none of his films received awards at major film festivals. His directorial style was marked by a heavy reliance on stock footage, low budgets, and an unapologetically exploitative approach to storytelling. In the world of cinema, Bruno Mattei was a genuine maverick, a filmmaker who played by his own rules and left an indelible mark on the B-movie landscape.