Joel M. Reed

A master of the macabre, Joel M. Reed was born on December 29, 1933 in New York City, USA and his active years spanned from 1960 to 2006. Primarily, he worked in the horror and exploitation genres, with his most notorious film being the controversial "Bloodsucking Freaks" (1976), which despite its notoriety, didn't garner any major awards. Reed's directorial style was often characterized by exploitation themes, low-budget production values, and a certain offbeat, dark humor. From the heart, Joel M. Reed was a filmmaker who truly embodied the spirit of independent cinema, fearlessly pushing boundaries and exploring the grotesque with an unabashed audacity.