Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Every Evil, Every Nightmare, Together in One 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.
Directed by Jeff McQueen · Written by J. Albert Bell
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- Ed Green Narrator (voice)
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Lilyan Chauvin Self -
John Carpenter Self -
Rob Zombie Self -
Betsy Palmer Self -
Malek Akkad Self -
Wes Craven Self -
Sean S. Cunningham Self - Herb Freed Self
- Chela Johnson Self
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Amy Holden Jones Self -
Jeff Katz Self
Make it a double feature
3h 53m together
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
The Corporation
A close match in mood and era.





