Maurice Smith

Maurice Smith, a maverick of the film industry, was born in 1926 in Ottawa, Canada, and began his active years in the realm of filmmaking from the 1970s. Smith's main body of work comprises cult classics in the genre of horror and exploitation cinema, most notably "Bloodsucking Freaks" and "Defiance of Good". Despite not bagging any major awards at the high-profile film festivals, Smith's authorial style was distinctive for its unflinching portrayal of violence and depravity, pushing the boundaries of conventional cinema. Maurice Smith, with his unapologetic and audacious approach to filmmaking, was a master at creating a chilling atmosphere that left audiences at the edge of their seats.