Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film(2006)
Every Evil, Every Nightmare, Together in One Film
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film 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.
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006) is a documentary film directed by Jeff McQueen, released on October 13, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Ed Green, Lilyan Chauvin, John Carpenter and Rob Zombie. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 96 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeff McQueen
- Writers:
- Adam Rockoff, J. Albert Bell, Rachel Belofsky
- Producers:
- Rachel Belofsky, Rudy Scalese
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Fimognari
- Composer:
- Harry Manfredini
- Production:
- Starz Entertainment, Candy Heart Productions
- Status:
- Released
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006) Trailer
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Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ed Green
Ed Green
as Narrator (voice)
Lilyan Chauvin
as Self
John Carpenter
as Self
Rob Zombie
as Self
Betsy Palmer
as Self
Malek Akkad
as Self
Wes Craven
as Self
Sean S. Cunningham
as Self
- Herb Freed
Herb Freed
as Self
- Chela Johnson
Chela Johnson
as Self
Amy Holden Jones
as Self
Jeff Katz
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jeff McQueen, written by Adam Rockoff, J. Albert Bell and Rachel Belofsky, produced by Rachel Belofsky and Rudy Scalese.
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Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 96 ratings.
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Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film?
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The main cast of Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006) includes Ed Green, Lilyan Chauvin, John Carpenter, Rob Zombie and Betsy Palmer. The film was directed by Jeff McQueen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film released?
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Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film was released on October 13, 2006 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film worth watching?
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Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 96 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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