Doris Wishman was an American director, producer and screenwriter who is best known for her work in the exploitation film genre. She was born in New York City on June 1, 1912, and began her career in the entertainment industry as a script editor in the 1940s.
In the 1950s, Wishman began working as an independent filmmaker. She directed her first film in 1956, a low-budget horror movie called The Stranger Wore a Gun. The film was a success and Wishman followed it up with other horror films, such as The Devil's Hand (1962) and The Sadist (1964). She then moved into the sexploitation genre, producing a number of films throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
Wishman's exploitation films were known for their low budgets and outrageous plots. She often starred her own films, and was one of the few female directors of the era. Her films featured nudity, sexual themes, and violence, and were often criticized for their lack of quality.
Despite the criticism, Wishman's films were popular with audiences. She often worked with the same actors, crew members, and locations, giving her films a unique style and look. She worked with the same crew for over three decades, and was known for her loyalty to them.
Wishman's career as a director ended in the late 1980s, and she died in 2002. She was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2003. Her legacy as an independent filmmaker and director has been celebrated by many, and her influence on the exploitation film genre is undeniable.
