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

1h 28m

Documentary

6.8

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.

Crew

Jeff McQueen

Director

Rudy Scalese

Writer, Producer

J. Albert Bell

Writer

Rachel Belofsky

Writer, Producer

Michael Derek Bohusz

Writer, Editor

Adam Rockoff

Novel

Michael Fimognari

Director of Photography

Armando Salas

Director of Photography

Michael Baker

Executive Producer

Michael Ruggiero

Executive Producer

Randy Manis

Executive Producer

Vanessa Cartier

Makeup Artist

Harry Manfredini

Original Music Composer