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

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

6.8

1 hr 28 min

2006-10-13

91

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.

Documentary

Trailers

Characters

Ed Green

Ed Green

Narrator (voice)

Lilyan Chauvin

Lilyan Chauvin

Self

John Carpenter

John Carpenter

Self

Rob Zombie

Rob Zombie

Self

Betsy Palmer

Betsy Palmer

Self

Malek Akkad

Malek Akkad

Self

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