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

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Cast

Ed Green Ed Green As: Narrator (voice)
Lilyan Chauvin Lilyan Chauvin As: Self
John Carpenter John Carpenter As: Self
Rob Zombie Rob Zombie As: Self
Betsy Palmer Betsy Palmer As: Self
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: Every Evil, Every Nightmare, Together in One Film
Certification: NR

Details

Genres: Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 13 October 2006

Country: US

Runtime: 88m

Company Credits

Company: Starz Entertainment, Candy Heart Productions

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Directed By

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Michael Baker

Michael Baker

Executive Producer

Rachel Belofsky

Rachel Belofsky

Producer

Michael Ruggiero

Michael Ruggiero

Executive Producer

Randy Manis

Randy Manis

Executive Producer

Rudy Scalese

Rudy Scalese

Producer

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Vanessa Cartier

Vanessa Cartier

Makeup Artist

Sound

Harry Manfredini

Harry Manfredini

Original Music Composer

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Michael Fimognari

Michael Fimognari

Director of Photography

Armando Salas

Armando Salas

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Not currently known.

Other Crew

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