Horror

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. Although some criticize the genre as misogynistic (Siskel and Ebert), most of the talking heads celebrate the films: as long as there are teenagers, there will be slasher films, says one.
Playtime: 88 minutes
Production country / language: USA / English
Production year: 2006
Director(s): Jeff McQueen
Producer(s): Rachel Belofsky, Rudy Scalese
Genre: Documentary, Horror
Cast: Ed Green, Wes Craven, John Carpenter


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Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice


Belated sequel to the ’84 film. 8 years after the first, authorities discover the mutilated bodies of adults in the secluded town of Gatlin, Nebraska and children hiding in the corn. Enter John Garrett (Terence Knox) and son Danny (Paul Scherrer) who head for Gatlin on a story and get caught up in this mess when an orphan named Micah (Ryan Bollman) is possessed by He Who Walks Behind The Rows.
Playtime: 92 minutes
Production country / language: USA / English
Production year: 1992
Director(s): David Price
Producer(s): Bill Froehlich, David G. Stanley, Scott A. Stone
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Cast: Terence Knox, Paul Scherrer, Ryan Bollman


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