Career
Hayes is best known for directing low-budget B-movie features and later, exploitation films. Hayes began his career in the 1950s producing and directing short films. In 1961, he directed his first full length film The Grass Eater.
In addition to directing, Hayes also served as producer and writer on many of his films.
Occasionally, Hayes appeared in bit parts in television and films, mainly his own features. Hayes died of cancer in 2000.
