In Search of Darkness is a documentary that delves into the world of horror movies from the 1980s. It features in-depth interviews with the creators, cast, and crew of iconic horror films, providing a comprehensive and nostalgic journey through this beloved genre. From slashers to supernatural thrillers, this documentary covers the most memorable and influential horror films of the era.
To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story is a captivating documentary that explores the highs and lows of Kane Hodder's life. From his difficult childhood to becoming a horror icon, the film delves into the personal struggles and triumphs of one of the most beloved stuntmen in the business. Through interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and personal anecdotes, the documentary sheds light on Hodder's journey as a film career, his experiences as a burn victim, and his impact on the horror film industry.
In Ice Age: Surviving Sid, Sid the sloth tries to survive the challenges of the ice age with his ineptitude and clumsiness. Along with his friends, he embarks on an adventurous journey in the primeval forest, encountering various wild animals and naturalistic landscapes. Through their camping trip, they learn the value of teamwork, friendship, and the importance of nature.
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film is a documentary that delves into the history, evolution, and cultural impact of slasher films. It provides an in-depth analysis of the genre's origins in the early 1960s and follows its development through the 1980s, where it peaked in popularity. The documentary examines the societal and cultural factors that influenced the creation of these films and explores the lasting legacy of the genre. It features interviews with industry professionals and notable figures in the horror film industry.
Documentary tracing the rise of the 'slasher' movie.
Retrospective documentary taking a look back at the making of House, the 1985 horror film that became a nice little hit when it was originally released. Featuring interviews with producer Sean S. Cunningham, director Steve Miner, story creator Fred Dekker, cast members William Katt, George Wendt and Kay Lenz, composer Harry Manfredini, stunt coordinator Kane Hodder and various members of the special effects crew.
A documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre.
Never Sleep Again: The Making of 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' is a documentary that goes behind the scenes of the iconic horror film, revealing the challenges and creativity involved in bringing the nightmare to life.
Featuring Interviews with Noel Cunningham, Sean S. Cunningham, Kane Hodder and Todd Farmer. Discussions include writing and pre-production, the influence of Scream's success on the film, early concepts for the film, settling on outer space, plot and setting details, shooting 3-perf film, visual effects, ditched concepts, über Jason, audience reaction, and more.
Behind-the-scenes featurette detailing the production of the 'Friday The 13th' movies.
A man kidnaps a boy to ransom back to his parents and receives a surprise when he discovers that the boy is much more than he appears to be.
Retrospective documentary featuring interviews with director Lewis Abernathy, producer Sean S. Cunningham, stars Terri Treas and William Katt, actor/stunt coordinator Kane Hodder and composer Harry Manfredini.
Behind-the-scenes featurette detailing the production of the 'Friday The 13th' movies.
A documentary charting the rise and fall (and inevitable undead rise) of fictional killer Jason Vorhees from the Friday the 13th series, which takes in the "video nasty" phenomenon in general.
A tribute to the work of Alfred Hitchcock, featuring contemporary filmmakers, writers, performers, and cultural critics.
Between 1980 and 1989, the horror genre gave us well over 200 slasher flicks; most of them were cheap, and very few of them had much of a lasting impact on audiences (aside from rabid horror fans like us, that is). Flaws and all though, we loved most of these horrific endeavors. Taking the format of ‘70s classics such as Black Christmas, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and, of course, the quintessential slasher movie, John Carpenter’s Halloween, studios realized they could make a lot of money chopping up teens. So much so that the genre would collapse in on itself like a dying star before the decade was done.
Retrospective documentary featuring interviews with Ethan Wiley, Sean S. Cunningham, Arye Gross and Jonathan Stark, among others.
A documentary about the Nightmare on Elm Street series.
40-minute documentary on the making of Wes Craven's 1972 classic, The Last House on the Left.
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.