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. 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.—

Plot Keywords

1980s, 1990s, 2000s, filmmaker, hollywood, movie director, movie theater, 1970s, 1960s, violence, film history, film producer, makeup artist, male frontal nudity, pubic hair, theater audience, film actor, film actress, film industry, female nudity

Short Review

best-suited for someone who'd not only never seen a horror movie but who'd never even heard of such a thing. His mind would be blown.

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