Some nice comments with some of the biggest names in slasher movie history. The films directors, writers, producers, and special. The rise and fall of the slasher film does an admirable job of surveying the genres breadth and commercial value, but its analysis of the genres aesthetic and cultural importance screams for more details, and ultimately, it becomes a victim of its own fascination. Loved by fans and reviled by critics for its iconic psychopaths, gory special effects, brainless teenagers in peril, and more than a bit of softcore sex, the slasher film secured its legacy as a cultural. The rise and fall of the slasher film streaming vf rated. The rise and fall of the slasher film, 19781986 by adam rockoff 2011, paperback, alternate at the best online prices at ebay. Rise and fall of the slasher film is available to stream on starz. Go search todays deals best sellers customer service find a gift new releases registry. It makes reference to many popular horror and thriller films as well. Documentary, horror this historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins with halloween, friday the th, and prom night. The rise and fall of the slasher film 2006 fresh meat 2012 patrick still lives. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. The rise and fall of the slasher film, 19781986 from the worlds largest community of readers. John carpenters halloween, released on october 25, 1978, marked the beginning of the horror films most colorful, controversial, and successful offshootthe slasher film.
The rise and fall of the slasher film, 19781986 first edition by rockoff, adam isbn. Mar 06, 2011 going to pieces the rise and fall of the slasher film part 7 german ende. For a start, i share their unbridled enthusiasm for the film that started it all, john carpenters 1978 halloween, and like them ive seen a great many of the similarly themed works that sprang up in its wake. The rise and fall of the slasher film 2006, this featurelength documentary is a fairly entertaining chronicle of a genre that was largely reviled if not held in contempt by seventies and eighties critics for the nasty, violent, sometimes misogynistic content that, according to some, had no socially redeeming aspects. Director, screenwriter, producer, composer music score, actor, musical directionsupervision, songwriter born. The rise and fall of the slasher film and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. The rise and fall of the slasher film en streaming gratuitement sur. The rise and fall of the slasher film, i am going to have to track that puppy down, and i imagine other fans of this horror genre will also see a title or two that they have missed along the way that they will want to. Standing in awe of the slasher films appeals, the film. Billy chapman is a fictional character in the silent night, deadly night franchise. Mar 31, 2002 the full title of adam rockoffs investigation into horror is. Going to pieces the rise and fall of the slasher film part. Watch going to pieces the rise and fall of slasher film part 1 of 2 samuel fly on dailymotion.
After all, this is a book that spawned the liveaction documentary of the same name. Going to pieces does a good job covering the essential and classic movies and has some neat little interviews with the whos who of horror such as john carpenter, tom savini, wes craven and many more. The rise and fall of the slasher film might be one of the most essential and. Going to pieces is the ultimate anthology that takes you on a horrifying journey through your favorite slasher films including halloween, psycho. Triple fling 2 mv new korean mix hindi song pal pal dil ke pass song highschool love story. There are some major holes in the timeline, suggesting scream was the first postmodern self aware horror film, for example, whilst ignoring wes cravens new. Created by writers paul caimi and michael hickey, the character serves as the protagonist and antivillain of the first film, silent night, deadly night 1984, and is featured in flashbacks in the sequel, silent night, deadly night part 2 1987.
Gorehounds will love going to pieces, a documentary filled with the best scenes in slasher film history. The rise and fall of the slasher film photos view all photos 2 movie info. The rise and fall of the slasher film times favorite theater button. The rise and fall of the slasher film john carpenter wes craven herb freed 2006 clips and interviews with filmmakers john carpenter, wes craven and others offer a history of slasher films. Slasher films are targets of scorn from critics and other highminded pillars of the community, yet a nonstop source of fun for movie buffs. Also explained are the slasher film s characteristics, conventions, and cinematic devices, such as the final girl, the. While it fails as a true overview of slasher films, the documentary going to pieces wins points by spending some time focusing on the lesser offerings of the genre. The rise and fall of the slasher film stars john carpenter, wes craven, herb freed, amy holden jones the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 28 min.
The rise and fall of the slasher film by slarek i have a couple of things in common with the makers of going to pieces, a lively and affectionate look at that most maligned of horror subgenres, the slasher movie. Oct, 2006 this historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins with halloween, friday the th, and prom night. The full title of adam rockoffs investigation into horror is. The rise and fall of the slasher film, 19781986 reprint by adam rockoff isbn. The rise and fall of the slasher film 2006 written by horrorhr 6. The rise and fall of the slasher film is a 2006 documentary film about slasher films.
For decades fright fans have cowered in horror as vicious killers stalked their helpless prey in the. The rise and fall of the slasher film, 19781986, yet this isnt entirely accurate. Sada, nakon kojih pol godine, dokumentarac istoga imena je prikazan na jednom od americkih tv kanala. It also shows us when the genre was becoming weak after films such as the texas chainsaw massacre. I am probably one of the biggest fans of slasher movies. Decent documentary about the american slasher films from psycho to scream. The films directors, writers, producers, and special effects creators comment on the films making and success. The rise and fall of the slasher film is an essential slasher read books by chuck conry 0 comments 05 september 2019, 20. Comments based on adam rockoffs book, going to pieces. The rise and fall of the slasher film 2006 by rarelust may 22, 2014 1. Gleefully anarchic, the longhaired heavy metal rockercumslasherfilmdirector rob zombie sustains an instantly recognizable image on par with his musical contemporaries and friends.
Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango. Going to pieces the rise and fall of the slasher film. This historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins with halloween, friday the th, and prom night. The rise and fall of the slasher film 2007 clips and interviews with filmmakers john carpenter, wes craven and others offer a history of slasher films. Mar 05, 2007 going to pieces is the ultimate anthology that takes you on a horrifying journey through your favorite slasher films including halloween, psycho, friday the th, prom night, a nightmare on elm. Explore the dark world of the slasher film, with the directors and creators of films such as friday the th, nightmare on elm street. His manuscript goes well past the mid80s, touching on the 90s revival of the slasher genre with entries on the likes of scream, i know what you did last summer, and urban. Starz tv shows are already addictive and their selection of documentaries are all the more enthralling. The rise and fall of the slasher film starring john carpenter in this documentary on directv.
Going to pieces is an okay documentary which chronicles the slasher genre. John carpenters halloween, released on october 25, 1978, marked th. Clips and interviews with filmmakers john carpenter, wes craven and. For decades fright fans have cowered in horror as vicious killers stalked their helpless prey in the cold flicker of the projector bulb and in. The rise and fall of the slasher film, 19781986 stands as the definitive guide to this subgenre extremely wellwritten and wellresearched, with neither a dry spot nor scholarly leaning within. Still, im not going to criticize the book for having too much content.
Apr 12, 2002 an introduction provides a brief history of the grand guignol, the precinema forerunner of the slasher film, films such as psycho and the texas chainsaw massacre, and cinematic trends that gave rise to the slasher film. Going to pieces the rise and fall of slasher film part 1 of 2 video. Going to pieces the rise and fall of the slasher film part 7 german ende. The rise and fall of the slasher film is an amazing look at the critically panned, but successful genre of horror, the slasher genre to be specific. From essential classics like psycho to newer films like cabin fever, this movie features interviews with horrors biggest names like wes craven and rob zombie. During the reagan years, the films get gorier, budgets get smaller, and their appeal wanes. The rise and fall of the slasher film, 19781986 stands as the definitive guide to this subgenre extremely wellwritten and wellresearched, with neither a dry spot nor scholarly leaning within its pages. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for. Since 2017, new documentaries have been added to the line up. The rise and fall of the slasher film streaming vf going to pieces. It also shows us when the genre was becoming weak after films such. Going to pieces dvd, 2007, unrated for sale online ebay. Jason, going to pieces offers a comprehensive overview of the entire slasher genre as discussed by such horror luminaries as wes craven, john carpenter, sean s. The rise and fall of the slasher film might be one of the most essential and famous books of the horror genre.
With ed green, wes craven, john carpenter, joseph stefano. Blessed with interviews from the genres top names, its a great primer on what went down in the 1980s, and what we should expect from the future. It shows us when the slasher genre was famous after such films such as psycho, halloween, and scream. The slasher genre is probably my second favorite genre, first being the situation dialog world of film. The rise and fall of the slasher film tvma documentaries movie 2006 explore the dark world of the slasher film, with the directors and creators of films such as friday the th, nightmare on elm street, and halloween. The rise and fall of the slasher film at a low price. Whenever i see one,i expect gore,violence,and mayhem. Which, honestly, seems like a better title to me but what do i know.
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