Why Horror?(2014)
Why Horror? Synopsis
Horror fan Tal Zimerman examines the psychology of horror around the world to find out why people love to be scared.
Why Horror? (2014) is a documentary and horror film directed by Nicolas Kleiman, released on October 3, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Tal Zimerman, Alexandre Aja, Simon Barrett and Joe Begos. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicolas Kleiman
- Writers:
- Rob Lindsay
- Producers:
- Rob Lindsay, Bob Culbert, Lucy Stewart
- Cinematographer:
- Kiarash Sadigh
- Composer:
- Joel S. Silver
- Production:
- Don Ferguson Productions
- Status:
- Released
Why Horror? Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Tal Zimerman
Tal Zimerman
as Self
Alexandre Aja
as Self
Simon Barrett
as Self
Joe Begos
as Self
John Carpenter
as Self
Don Coscarelli
as Self
Barbara Crampton
as Self
Álex de la Iglesia
as Self
Rodrigo Gudiño
as Self
David Hackl
as Self
Junji Inagawa
as Self
- Josh Johnson
Josh Johnson
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Nicolas Kleiman, written by Rob Lindsay, produced by Rob Lindsay, Bob Culbert and Lucy Stewart.
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Why Horror? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 23 ratings.
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Why Horror? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Why Horror? online?
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Why Horror? (2014) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and maxdome Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Why Horror??
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The main cast of Why Horror? (2014) includes Tal Zimerman, Alexandre Aja, Simon Barrett, Joe Begos and John Carpenter. The film was directed by Nicolas Kleiman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Why Horror? released?
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Why Horror? was released on October 3, 2014 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Why Horror? worth watching?
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Why Horror? (2014) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.