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Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)

Documentary

Every Evil, Every Nightmare, Together in One Film

Release Date: 2006, October 13
Directors: Jeff McQueen
Countries: United States of America
Production: Starz Entertainment, Candy Heart Productions
Cast: Neve Campbell, Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich, Lilyan Chauvin, Heather Langenkamp, Betsy Palmer, Felissa Rose, Pita Oliver, Anthony Timpone, Sandra Peabody, Natasha Talonz, Ed Green

Overview:

This historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins with Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Prom Night. The films' directors, writers, producers, and special effects creators comment on the films' making and success. During the Reagan years, the films get gorier, budgets get smaller, and their appeal wanes. Then, Nightmare on Elm Street revives the genre. Jump to the late 90s, when Scream brings humor and TV stars into the mix.

Keywords:

slasher filmmaking movie business interview horror filmmaking