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.

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

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