Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
"Every Evil, Every Nightmare, Together in One Film"
Originally released in 2006. Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film is a documentary film. directed by Jeff McQueen. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ed Green, Lilyan Chauvin, and John Carpenter
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (92 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Starz Entertainment
- Candy Heart Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film about?
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 eff...
Who directed Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film?
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film was directed by Jeff McQueen.
How long is Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film?
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film released?
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film was released on October 13, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film?
The main cast of Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film includes Ed Green, Lilyan Chauvin, John Carpenter, Rob Zombie, Betsy Palmer.