
Joe Manco
Directing
Biography
During his time at the Academy, he developed a passion for filmmaking and began working on various projects. Joe's unique style of filmmaking is best described as comically dark and violent. His most notable works include "The Torturer," which was released in 2020, and "Vicemares," which premiered in December 2023.
Known For

Singer and songwriter Hank Williams rises to fame in the 1940s, but alcohol abuse and infidelity take a toll on his career and marriage to fellow musician Audrey Mae Williams.
I Saw the Light

Deputy United States Marshal Bass Reeves reunites with his former partner turned fugitive Sam Tanner. Reeves and Tanner are in a race against time as they track Jack Donner and his vicious outlaw gang of killers to the oil-rich Texas town of Corsicana.
Corsicana

A psycho-rage thriller about a man on the verge of insanity. A strung-out lawyer takes a pizza guy captive in an isolated cabin, leading to a drug-fueled battle of wills for survival that quickly spirals out of control. Then it gets worse.
Vicemares

There are many entrances to Hell. Though out the centuries apostles of leviathan devised ways to travel between our world and theirs. These configurations open the doors to the ultimate experiences of pain and pleasure undivided. Take your chance to revel in the delights of Leviathan and feel the unadulterated, true nature of Hell.
Hellbound Laments

Radioactive weed turns people into zombies with the munchies for human flesh!
Pot Zombies 2: More Pot, Less Plot

Based on the short story from the Nailbiters collection, written and adapted by award-winning and bestselling author Paul Kane, this film tells the story of Andy Brooks - a man who wakes up in a cell and is consequently interrogated for information.
The Torturer

The parents of a broken family are lacking the Christmas spirit. And it shows. Only Krampus and his elves can teach them a lesson in counting blessings.
Wenn Krampus Kommt

A family of cannibals consume evil doers in exchange for eternal life. But one member of the tribe grows out of control and goes rouge.
Evil for Dinner

A Mexican-American girl comes under suspicion of witchcraft on the bicentennial of a historic witch trial.
Night of the Witch

When these brothers try to escape their dark past the recoiled effects emerge immediately. Can they contain their guilt beyond dusk?
Beyond Dusk

A burlesque tribute to Troma Entertainment featuring new performances based on previous Troma releases.
Tromalesque

In this ultraviolent, retro-wave gorefest set in a dystopian landscape, an alley rat is chosen to save the crumbling planet from an alien sentinel.
Death World

There's a new sickness in town. Janie's got a hunger for human flesh. Little did she know, the feds want to extract, and weaponize her blood, with a little help from the mob. But not if Joe and Suzo have anything to say about it. They'll fight for her freedom, no matter the cost. They enlist the help of the genius Doctor Nuttenlicker for a cure. Murder Balls. It's going to be a real kick in the nuts.
Murderballs

This film is a mocumentary about the legendary musician Davey Rocket and shows what little he left behind after his death.
The Man Who Left Nothing

The frontman of a metal band finds a cursed cowbell, turns into a demon, and havoc ensues.
Demon Metal Murder V: New Blood

Condors buddies swing by the house to crash his birthday plans with his girlfriend. What they don't know is that they were already invited to dinner.
Cupcake

An average college student goes from regular American Joe to blood thirsty killing machine in drag after taking a toke of some lethal marijuana. He then is out for revenge on the drug dealer who transformed him. But little does he know, Lady Meow (a steam punk'esque bounty hunter) has been hired to take him out before he can get to anyone else.
Don't Take the Drag

Two guys are brought to a secret underground building to play a high stakes game of chess. Little do they know how high the stakes really are.
The Black Room

Rosie meets a lady in a bar who just broke up with her boyfriend. As she comforts her, she explains what she and her friends do to men who anger them.
Circus Sisters

Two buds are on a road trip to find the ultimate place to smoke out.