Wes Craven
Biography: Wesley Earl "Wes" Craven (August 2, 1939 – August 30, 2015) was a prolific and influential American film director, writer, producer, and occasional actor known for his pioneering work in the horror genre, and particularly in the teen slasher subgenre. Among his best-known works are such landmark films as "The Last House on the Left" (1972), "The Hills Have Eyes" (1977), "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984) and the "Scream" series (1996–2011).
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 02, 1939
Deathday: August 30, 2015
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Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001-08-22
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Overview: When Jay and Silent Bob learn that their comic-book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, have been sold to Hollywood as part of a big-screen movie that leaves them out of any royalties, the pair travels to Tinseltown to sabotage the production.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-08-22
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Becoming a Werewolf
2005-06-21
Becoming a Werewolf
Overview: A short mockumentary featuring actor Jesse Eisenberg as he deliberately gets bitten by a werewolf to give make-up effects artist Greg Nicotero reference to design realistic make-up effects for Wes Craven's Cursed (2005).
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-06-21
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New Nightmare
1994-10-13
New Nightmare
Overview: Cast and crew from A Nightmare on Elm Street are terrorized by Freddy Krueger and his razor-fingered glove as he crosses over into the real world.
Genres: Horror Mystery Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-10-13
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Scream: The Inside Story
2011-04-06
Scream: The Inside Story
Overview: In 1996, the horror master Wes Craven unleashed Scream, a slasher movie aimed at a whole new generation of teenage movie-goers.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-04-06
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Body Bags
1993-08-08
Body Bags
Overview: A woman working the late shift at a gas station while a killer is on the loose; a man who can't stand the thought of losing his hair; a baseball player that submits to an eye transplant. An anthology of terror.
Genres: Horror Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-08-08
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Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008-10-07
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Overview: This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, John Landis, Frank Darabont, Joe Dante and many others with a strong focus on Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger of KNB Make-Up EFX. Written by Kevin VanHook
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-07
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The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
2004-10-12
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
Overview: Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-12
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Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
2006-10-13
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-13
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The Fear
1995-01-20
The Fear
Overview: Richard, a college student who has decided to focus his attention on the study of fear, invites a group of friends up to his family's secluded mountain cabin for the weekend, during which a lifelike, wooden carving of a man begins stalking and killing them.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-01-20
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Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
1992-10-31
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
Overview: A Documentary on Horror and Sci-Fi movies from the past to today.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-10-31
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The Making of 'Red Eye'
2006-01-10
The Making of 'Red Eye'
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Genres: Documentary Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-01-10
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The Tripper
2006-04-20
The Tripper
Overview: A Ronald Reagan-obsessed serial killer targets a bunch of hippies who are heading to a weekend-long concert.
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-04-20
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Sweet Cakes
1976-08-03
Sweet Cakes
Overview: Interviewer Jennifer Fox speaks with a publisher of an erotic magazine - he talks about various events that he photographed.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-08-03
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I Am Nancy
2011-04-24
I Am Nancy
Overview: A look at Heather Langenkamp's unique experience playing Wes Craven's legendary teen heroine Nancy Thompson. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, Heather asks the burning question: "Why Freddymania, and not Nancymania?" After personally experiencing the Freddy Krueger marketing craze, the rise of horror convention fandom and the phenomenon of eight Nightmare On Elm Street films, Heather reflects on the relevance of heroes in this modern age of monster lovers.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-04-24
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Welcome to Primetime
1999-09-08
Welcome to Primetime
Overview: A documentary about the Nightmare on Elm Street series.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-09-08
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Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out
2002-08-27
Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out
Overview: Excerpts from an unfinished 1976 zombie-western anthology film by Wes Craven, in the style popularized by Amicus films, which were given an official home video release with The Last House on the Left, and placed in sections of an American version of the Italian film, Zombi Holocaust.
Genres: Horror Thriller Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-27
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Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
2010-05-04
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Overview: For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, spectacular films.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-05-04
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Shadow Zone: The Undead Express
1996-10-27
Shadow Zone: The Undead Express
Overview: A teen obsessed with horror films befriends a vampire who leads him to a whole coven of vampires that hide beneath the New York subways.
Genres: Fantasy Horror TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-10-27
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The American Nightmare
2000-09-11
The American Nightmare
Overview: An examination into the nature of 1960's-70's horror films, the involved artists, and how they reflected contemporary society.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-09-11
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Scream 4
2011-04-13
Scream 4
Overview: Ten years have passed, and Sidney Prescott has put herself back together thanks to her writing. However, her return to Woodsboro sparks the return of the Ghostface Killer.
Genres: Horror Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-04-13
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Red Eye
2005-08-10
Red Eye
Overview: An overnight flight to Miami quickly becomes a battle for survival when Lisa realizes her seatmate plans to use her as part of a chilling assassination plot against the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. If she refuses to cooperate, her own father will be killed. As the miles tick by, she's in a race against time to find a way to warn the potential victims before it's too late.
Genres: Thriller Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-08-10
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Gorgon Video Magazine
1989-08-30
Gorgon Video Magazine
Overview: The ghoulish Michael Berryman hosts this horror video magazine with an electronic gorefest of horror previews, graphic footage too gory for TV, shock rock, in-depth interviews with splatter masters, chilling special effects, and buckets more. An hour plus of interviews with b-movie stars, horror film directors, special effects wizards, mixed with trailers for horror films and footage of a GWAR concert.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-08-30
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Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective
2011-04-14
Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective
Overview: A year in the making, Still Screaming is the definitive documentary on the making of the iconic Scream movies. Dive into the fascinating success story of the classic trilogy with on-set footage and photos, and dozens of brand new interviews with cast and crew from all the films including Wes Craven, Neve Campbell, Liev Schreiber, Henry Winkler, Matthew Lillard, Jamie Kennedy, Laurie Metcalf, Parker Posey, Scott Foley and many others. Written and Directed by Ryan Turek and Produced by Anthony Masi.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-04-14
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Celluloid Crime of the Century
2003-01-01
Celluloid Crime of the Century
Overview: 40-minute documentary on the making of Wes Craven's 1972 classic, The Last House on the Left.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Fear in the Dark
1991-10-29
Fear in the Dark
Overview: A short documentary on the history of the horror film narrated by Christopher Lee.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-10-29
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Tales from the Crapper
2004-01-29
Tales from the Crapper
Overview: The Crapkeeper hosts two stories combining highbrow entertainment with kung fu action, alien adventure and vampire lesbian sex.
Genres: Science Fiction Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-29
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Scream 2
1997-12-12
Scream 2
Overview: Two years after the first series of murders, as Sidney Prescott acclimates to college life, someone donning the Ghostface costume begins a new string of killings.
Genres: Horror Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-12-12
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Shocker
1989-03-23
Shocker
Overview: About to be electrocuted for a catalog of heinous crimes, the unrepentant Horace Pinker transforms into a terrifying energy source. Only young athlete Jonathan Parker, with an uncanny connection to him through bizarre dreams, can fight the powerful demon.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-03-23
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Stephen King's World of Horror
1989-01-01
Stephen King's World of Horror
Overview: This horror documentary is not the same as the 1986 TV special Stephen King's World of Horror nor the 1988 VHS release of the same name, which runs 45 minutes, was distributed by Front Row Entertainment and is about King himself. Instead, This Is Horror (copyright 1989) was a TV special which ran in four 60 minute increments. This new special used some framing footage from the original 'World of Horror' but is primarily newer interviews and behind-the-scenes footage about what was hot in horror in the late 80s. Here in the U.S., a condensed 90-minute version made its way onto video courtesy of Goodtimes in 1990. Elsewhere, the entire special was released as 2 different tapes running 90 minutes apiece. In the UK these were titled This is Horror: A Video Encyclopedia of Horror (Volumes 1 and 2) and in Germany they were called Best of Stephen King's World of Horror (Parts 1 & 2).
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Paris Je T'aime
2006-06-21
Paris Je T'aime
Overview: Olivier Assayas, Gus Van Sant, Wes Craven and Alfonso Cuaron are among the 20 distinguished directors who contribute to this collection of 18 stories, each exploring a different aspect of Parisian life. The colourful characters in this drama include a pair of mimes, a husband trying to chose between his wife and his lover, and a married man who turns to a prostitute for advice.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2006-06-21
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Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
1986-01-01
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Overview: Actors, directors and special effects technicians are interviewed at a horror-film convention.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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The Fireworks Woman
1975-07-15
The Fireworks Woman
Overview: Angela is haunted by guilt for the morbid bond with her brother Peter, who is destined to be a priest. In an attempt to free herself from this passion, she embarks on a descent into the infernal rounds of erotic love.
Genres: Fantasy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-07-15
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Welcome to Hollywood
1998-10-01
Welcome to Hollywood
Overview: A film director decides to chart the course of a young actor as he tries to make it in Hollywood...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-10-01
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Trespassing Bergman
2013-08-28
Trespassing Bergman
Overview: In the sixties, Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman (1918-2007) built a house on the remote island of Fårö, located in the Baltic Sea, and left Stockholm to live there. When he died, the house was preserved. A group of very special film buffs, came from all over the world, travel to Fårö in search of the genius and his legacy. (An abridged version of Bergman's Video, 2012.)
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-08-28
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Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
2012-02-10
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
Overview: Retrospective on The Nightmare On Elm Street Series.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-02-10
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It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left'
2002-08-27
It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left'
Overview: Produced for the 30th anniversary of the film's theatrical release, this documentary gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a film about brutal murder and even more brutal revenge that has become one of the classics of the modern horror genre. Includes interviews with the cast and crew, including director Wes Craven, who relates some of the difficulties he had getting the film finished and released.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-27
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Ban the Sadist Videos!
2005-09-06
Ban the Sadist Videos!
Overview: An in-depth analysis of the "Video Nasty" scandal of the early 1980s in Britain.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-09-06
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The Thick Brown Line
2004-01-01
The Thick Brown Line
Overview: The behind the scenes documentary about the making of Julie Strains Tales From The Crapper!
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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Masters of Horror
2002-11-06
Masters of Horror
Overview: Documentary showcasing the work of prominent film directors in the horror genre. Featuring interviews with the directors, behind the scenes footage and clips from popular horror films, and hosted by Bruce Campbell, star of The Evil Dead (1981).
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-11-06
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Looking Back at 'The Hills Have Eyes'
2003-09-24
Looking Back at 'The Hills Have Eyes'
Overview: This laid-back interview-laden documentary about the film Hills Have Eyes, The (1977) details the entire production of the movie. All of the financing and weather problems are explained, as well as many other difficulties on set. The interviewees also talk about their starts in the film industry, which took place in and around when the film was made.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-09-24
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Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
2013-09-13
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Overview: Taking inspiration from Peter M. Bracke's definitive book of the same name, this seven-hour documentary dives into the making of all twelve Friday the 13th films, with all-new interviews from the cast and the crew.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-13
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Scream 3
2000-02-04
Scream 3
Overview: While Sidney Prescott and her friends visit the Hollywood set of Stab 3, the third film based on the Woodsboro murders, another Ghostface killer rises to terrorize them.
Genres: Horror Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-02-04
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Diary of the Dead
2007-05-26
Diary of the Dead
Overview: A terrified group of college film students record the pandemic rise of flesh-eating zombies while struggling for their own survival.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-05-26
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House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before!
2013-10-01
House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before!
Overview: Documentary on the making and impact of "House of Wax".
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-10-01
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AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.
2020-04-22
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.
Overview: Unleashed from the video vaults of the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA), AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #2: LATER IN L.A. is a brand new compilation of the most electrifying found footage mayhem that you’ll see this week. For our second tape, we’ve returned to the hallowed halls of “behind the scenes” horror for another hour-long joyride of F-U-N. Thank you for your incredible support during these difficult times. And remember: “Do what your spirit tells you.”
Genres: Horror Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-22
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AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1
2020-04-08
AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1
Overview: Unleashed from the video vaults of the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA), AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1 is a brand new compilation of the most electrifying found footage mayhem that you’ll see this week. For our kick-off tape, we’ve curated an hour-long joyride through the hallowed halls of “behind the scenes” horror. Our team has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support during these difficult times. So this is our way of saying thanks! The price is set at 99 cents, which is the lowest possible option that Vimeo offers. We want everyone to be able to enjoy this. But if you’re able to donate more to our non-profit mission, there’s also an option to pay what you want. Thank you for your continued support, and remember: “DIDN’T YOU USED TO BE SATAN?”
Genres: Horror Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-08
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AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #3: SEQUELITIS
2020-05-06
AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #3: SEQUELITIS
Overview: Unleashed from the video vaults of the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA), AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #3: SEQUELITIS is a brand new compilation of the most electrifying found footage mayhem that you’ll see this week. For our third tape, we’re diving into the most controversial, hotly debated topic of all time: HORROR SEQUELS! Thank you for your generous support during these difficult times. And remember: “This makes Guns N’ Roses look like THE BRADY BUNCH.”
Genres: Horror Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-05-06
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The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'
1989-10-31
The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'
Overview: Witness the behind-the-scenes techniques and gruesome special effects that dominate this box office hit! See through the mysteries of the slasher saga by watching brilliant direction from concept to actual filming, special make-up techniques, and all the mechanical devices used to produce the inherently terrifying nightmares. Starring Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger!
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-10-31
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Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
2006-09-26
Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
Overview: The saga behind this modern horror classic. Featuring Wes Craven, Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Amanda Wyss and many more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-09-26
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It Happened in Hollywood
1973-01-01
It Happened in Hollywood
Overview: Felicity Split decided to make a career in the porno movie business. But it's a long way to get anywhere and she has to use all her assets to convince the producers of her talent.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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Scream
1996-12-20
Scream
Overview: A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.
Genres: Crime Horror Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-12-20
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Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares
2006-01-01
Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares
Overview: A look at the importance of dreams in relation to Wes Craven's successful A Nightmare on Elm Street horror franchise.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-01-01
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The House That Freddy Built
2006-01-01
The House That Freddy Built
Overview: How “A Nightmare on Elm Street” launched New Line Cinema and their legacy of horror films.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-01-01
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Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
2000-10-28
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Overview: Documentary tracing the rise of the 'slasher' movie.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-10-28
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The Future of Fear
2011-11-25
The Future of Fear
Overview: Join some of the most talented legends of the Horror Film genre for discussion of what scared us before, and what's going to scare us next! The film is a dissection of the various sub-genres of horror, and where new creative scares might emerge.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-25
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