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.
Unfortunately the movie Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film is not yet available on HBO Max.
Writing | Adam Rockoff | Novel |
Writing | J. Albert Bell | Writer |
Writing | Rachel Belofsky | Writer |
Writing | Michael Derek Bohusz | Writer |
Writing | Rudy Scalese | Writer |
Sound | Harry Manfredini | Original Music Composer |
Costume & Make-Up | Vanessa Cartier | Makeup Artist |
Production | Michael Baker | Executive Producer |
Production | Rachel Belofsky | Producer |
Production | Michael Ruggiero | Executive Producer |
Production | Randy Manis | Executive Producer |
Production | Rudy Scalese | Producer |
Editing | Michael Derek Bohusz | Editor |
Directing | Jeff McQueen | Director |
Camera | Michael Fimognari | Director of Photography |
Camera | Armando Salas | Director of Photography |