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Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
“Every Evil, Every Nightmare, Together in One Film”
6.8 / 10• 2006• 1h 28m•NR• English
Documentary
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.
Cast & Crew
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Ed Green
Narrator (voice)
Lead
Lilyan Chauvin
Self
John Carpenter
Self
Rob Zombie
Self
Betsy Palmer
Self
Malek Akkad
Self
Wes Craven
Self
Sean S. Cunningham
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jeff McQueen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
