Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

Every Evil, Every Nightmare, Together in One Film

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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

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Ed Green actor Lilyan Chauvin actor John Carpenter actor Rob Zombie actor Betsy Palmer actor

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Malek Akkad actor

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Wes Craven actor Sean S. Cunningham actor

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Herb Freed actor

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Chela Johnson actor

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Amy Holden Jones actor

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Jeff Katz actor

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Paul Lynch actor Harry Manfredini actor

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Armand Mastroianni actor Greg Nicotero actor Felissa Rose actor

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Aine Leicht actor

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Gage Leicht actor

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Robert Shaye actor