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

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.

  • Documentary

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Ed GreenEd GreenNarrator (voice)
  • Photo of Lilyan ChauvinLilyan ChauvinSelf
  • Photo of John CarpenterJohn CarpenterSelf
  • Photo of Rob ZombieRob ZombieSelf
  • Photo of Betsy PalmerBetsy PalmerSelf
  • Photo of Malek AkkadMalek AkkadSelf
  • Photo of Wes CravenWes CravenSelf
  • Photo of Sean S. CunninghamSean S. CunninghamSelf
  • Photo of Herb FreedHerb FreedSelf
  • Photo of Chela JohnsonChela JohnsonSelf

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