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

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

Malek Akkad

Malek Akkad

as Self

Wes Craven

Wes Craven

as Self

Sean S. Cunningham

Sean S. Cunningham

as Self

Herb Freed

Herb Freed

as Self

Chela Johnson

Chela Johnson

as Self

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