Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
“Every Evil, Every Nightmare, Together in One Film”
6.8
2006
1h 28m
Documentary
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.
Key Crew
Director
Jeff McQueen
Producers
Rudy Scalese
Rachel Belofsky
Writers
Rudy Scalese
J. Albert Bell
Rachel Belofsky
Cinematography
Michael Fimognari
Music
Harry Manfredini
Cast (29)
Ed Green
Narrator (voice)
