American International Pictures

American International Pictures (AIP) was a film company founded in 1954 that specialized in producing and distributing low-budget movies, often targeted at teenage audiences. Known for their cult classics, B-movies, and exploitation films, AIP created popular horror, science fiction, and action films that became iconic, such as "The Blob" and "Beach Party" series. The company played a key role in shaping the youth-oriented and grindhouse film culture of the 1960s and 1970s. AIP's approach combined cost-effective filmmaking with savvy marketing, making a significant impact on independent American cinema during its peak years.