They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé(2016)
If there were rules to making a movie, one indie director would break them all!
They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé Synopsis
Savage! Sadistic! Thrill hungry! When it came to independent filmmaking in the sunshine state, William Grefé was the wildest of the wild! During the 1960s and '70s, the Miami-based producer/director transformed the darkest corners of the Florida swamps into his own personal backlot. From rampaging crocodiles possessed by an ancient Seminole witch doctor (DEATH CURSE OF TARTU) to a slithering serpent named STANLEY, William Grefé would grind out low-budget exploitation films for drive-ins and hardtops around the world. Now, without the benefit of cages or other protective devices, the untold story of Florida's most daring moviemaker comes to the screen...IN PSYCHEDELIC COLOR!
They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé (2016) is a documentary film directed by Daniel Griffith, released on April 19, 2016 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars William Grefé, Steve Alaimo, John Davis Chandler and Gary Crutcher. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Griffith
- Status:
- Released
They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Grefé
as Himself
- Steve Alaimo
Steve Alaimo
as Himself
John Davis Chandler
as Himself
- Gary Crutcher
Gary Crutcher
as Himself
Frank Henenlotter
as Himself
- David F. Friedman
David F. Friedman
as Himself
William Shatner
as Himself (voice only)
- Melanie Grefé
Melanie Grefé
as Herself
- Doris Bernhardt
Doris Bernhardt
as Herself
Herschell Gordon Lewis
as Himself
Fred Olen Ray
as Himself
Chris Robinson
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Griffith.
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They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 8 ratings.
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They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé?
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The main cast of They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé (2016) includes William Grefé, Steve Alaimo, John Davis Chandler, Gary Crutcher and Frank Henenlotter. The film was directed by Daniel Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé released?
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They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé was released on April 19, 2016 and runs for 2h 3m.
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They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé (2016) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.