John Carpenter, Wes Craven, Jamie Lee Curtis
A documentary on the history of the slasher film.
DVD Release Date: March 20, 2007
Stats: 170 reviews
Too bad it was badly edited, some interviews were difficult to comprehend due to the incompetent montage, but it was fun to watch all those gory scenes and some of the great minds behind one of the most berated cinematic sub genres.
This is really nifty. If you're a slasher fan, this documentary is something you'll certainly get a kick out of. Starting with Psycho and ending around the Texas Chainsaw remake, the genre's history is traced, with special attention paid to the early 1980s. It's well put-toge...( read more)
Not as comprehensive as it could have been, but it hits all the high points, and skips some of the low points, so it could have been worse. Overall, a pretty good doco on a subject that's generally overlooked as an art form. Worth watching for Betsy Palmer's interviews alone.
If you're looking for a simple and informative documentary on the history of the slasher flick, this is a good film to see.
A good watch but it's almost just a commercial for the genre. They get into the history of how people were against the slasher flicks when they were coming out but there was no one to talk about the other side of the situation. It's a very one sided doc.
This is one for the fan...( read more)
A pretty decent documentary. I like the exploration of the controversy of horror films, in addition to the telling of behind-the-scenes stories. Whoever chose the way this was shot was kind of dumb. They shot the interviews behind statues & headstones, filmed people walking while...( read more)
un gran documental sobre peliculas slasher, super genial, te habla sobre moustros, me fascina.
Loved it! :)
Great documentary and interviews. Of course, the subject matter is my favorite! :)
The structure is a bit flimsy and the doc seems to meander in places, but it's still informative and enjoyable for the most part.
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