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Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film poster
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MASTER SCORE 76.2 / 100
2006·Documentary / Horror·1h 28m

GOING TO PIECES: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SLASHER FILM

“Every Evil, Every Nightmare, Together in One 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.

Above the Line
Jeff McQueen·DirectorRudy Scalese·WriterJ. Albert Bell·WriterMichael Fimognari·Director of PhotographyHarry Manfredini·Original Music ComposerMichael Derek Bohusz·Editor
Cast
Ed Green·Narrator (voice)Lilyan Chauvin·SelfJohn Carpenter·SelfRob Zombie·SelfBetsy Palmer·SelfMalek Akkad·SelfWes Craven·SelfSean S. Cunningham·SelfHerb Freed·SelfChela Johnson·Self
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Jeff McQueen·Director
Writing· 5
Rudy Scalese·WriterJ. Albert Bell·WriterRachel Belofsky·WriterMichael Derek Bohusz·WriterAdam Rockoff·Novel
Camera· 2
Michael Fimognari·Director of PhotographyArmando Salas·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Michael Derek Bohusz·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Harry Manfredini·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
Vanessa Cartier·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Michael Baker·Executive ProducerMichael Ruggiero·Executive ProducerRudy Scalese·ProducerRandy Manis·Executive ProducerRachel Belofsky·Producer
By the Numbers
76.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
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