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200688 minDocumentary

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

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Is Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film worth watching? With a rating of 6.799/10, this Documentary film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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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.

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Ed Green
Ed GreenNarrator (voice)
Lilyan Chauvin
Lilyan ChauvinSelf
John Carpenter
John CarpenterSelf
Rob Zombie
Rob ZombieSelf
Betsy Palmer
Betsy PalmerSelf
Malek Akkad
Malek AkkadSelf
Wes Craven
Wes CravenSelf
Sean S. Cunningham
Sean S. CunninghamSelf
Herb Freed
Herb FreedSelf
Chela Johnson
Chela JohnsonSelf

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Is Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film worth watching?

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film has received mixed reviews with a 6.799/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Documentary movies.

Is Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film hit or flop?

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film has received average ratings (6.799/10), performing moderately with audiences.

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Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film is a Documentary movie that This historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins with Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Prom Night. The films'...

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