The Life of Death

The Life of Death

How do you want to die?

NR 2015 · 117 min · Documentary

This documentary explores how death is perceived by group horror professionals and its influence on their work. Includes interviews and insights from Troma head honcho Lloyd Kaufman, artist Bob Fingerman, Jack Ketchum, special effects artist Tom Sullivan and Scream Queens Debbie Rochon and Caroline Munro, along with a host of many other others.

Directed by Kevin J. Lindenmuth

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