Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
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.
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Cast
Ed Green
Lilyan Chauvin
John Carpenter
Rob Zombie
Betsy Palmer
Malek Akkad
Wes Craven
Sean S. Cunningham
Herb Freed
Chela Johnson
Amy Holden Jones
Jeff Katz
Paul Lynch
Harry Manfredini
Armand Mastroianni
Greg Nicotero
Felissa Rose
Aine Leicht
Gage Leicht
Robert Shaye
Joseph Stefano
Natasha Talonz
Stan Winston
Tom Savini
Anthony Timpone
Matthew Lillard
Neve Campbell
Heather Langenkamp
Moustapha Akkad
Joy Glaccum
Skeet Ulrich
Jeramie Rain
Sandra Peabody
Pita Oliver
Leigh Whannell
