William Grefé
DirectingAbout William Grefé
William Grefé (born 1930) is an American writer and director of films, best known for his work in the exploitation field. For most of his career, he has worked in Florida. He also worked for several years with Ivan Tors. In 2009 a documentary was released about his work called From the Swamp: The Films of William Grefe. In 2020 a four-disc Blu-ray collection He Came from the Swamp: The William Grefé Collection will be released by Arrow Video.
William Grefé Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of William Grefé reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of William Grefé's work falls within the Horror genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 18% of William Grefé's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains It Was a Colossal Teenage Movie Machine: The AIP Story, which stands out as a key performance.
Best William Grefé Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Grefé's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie William Grefé has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Naked World | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Underwood | Al | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Cool As Hell 2 | Dad | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | It Was a Colossal Teenage Movie Machine: The AIP Story | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Bikini Swamp Girl Massacre | Uncle Bill | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | A Cask of Amontillado | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Dark Side of Eden | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Biohazard: The Alien Force | Mr. Babb | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Dark Universe | Old Tom Hanning | Flop | Similar → |
William Grefé - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Grefé?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Grefé is "It Was a Colossal Teenage Movie Machine: The AIP Story" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has William Grefé acted in?
William Grefé has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Grefé?
Other notable films include "Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida", "They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé", and "Underwood".