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

Film · 2006

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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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Michael Derek Bohuszwriter · editor
  2. Rachel Belofskywriter · producer
  3. Rudy Scalesewriter · producer
  4. J. Albert Bellwriter
  5. Jeff McQueendirector
  6. Michael Ruggieroexecutive producer
  7. Michael Bakerexecutive producer
  8. Randy Manisexecutive producer
  9. Armando Salascinematographer
  10. Harry Manfredinicomposer
  11. Michael Fimognaricinematographer

On screen

  1. Ed Greenlead actor
  2. Rob Zombielead actor
  3. Lilyan Chauvinlead actor
  4. John Carpenterlead actor
  5. Chela Johnsonsupporting actor
  6. Herb Freedsupporting actor
  7. Amy Holden Jonessupporting actor
  8. Malek Akkadsupporting actor
  9. Betsy Palmersupporting actor
  10. Sean S. Cunninghamsupporting actor
  11. Wes Cravensupporting actor
  12. Harry Manfrediniguest actor
  13. Gage Leichtguest actor
  14. Natasha Talonzguest actor
  15. Aine Leichtguest actor
  16. Anthony Timponeguest actor
  17. Jeramie Rainguest actor
  18. Joy Glaccumguest actor
  19. Pita Oliverguest actor
  20. Sandra Peabodyguest actor
  21. Armand Mastroianniguest actor
  22. Jeff Katzguest actor
  23. Felissa Roseguest actor
  24. Joseph Stefanoguest actor
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Through the cast

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  1. HalloweenRob ZombieJohn Carpenter2007 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  2. The Haunted World of El SuperbeastoRob Zombie2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. The Devil's RejectsRob Zombie2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. Halloween IIRob Zombie2009 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  5. Assault on Precinct 13John Carpenter1976 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. 3 from HellRob Zombie2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. The MunstersRob Zombie2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. Dark StarJohn Carpenter1974 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. The Last House on the LeftWes CravenSean S. Cunningham1972 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  10. Body BagsJohn Carpenter1993 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  11. Escape from New YorkJohn Carpenter1981 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. HalloweenJohn Carpenter1978 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. Escape from L.A.John Carpenter1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. The Lords of SalemRob Zombie2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Prince of DarknessJohn Carpenter1987 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. House of 1000 CorpsesRob Zombie2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Someone's Watching Me!John Carpenter1978 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. The FogJohn Carpenter1980 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. They LiveJohn Carpenter1988 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. In the Mouth of MadnessJohn Carpenter1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Halloween IIJohn Carpenter1981 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  22. Ghosts of MarsJohn Carpenter2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. VampiresJohn Carpenter1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. Graduation DayHerb Freed1981 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  25. The ThingJohn Carpenter1982 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  26. Wes Craven's New NightmareWes Craven1994 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  27. Black Moon RisingJohn Carpenter1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  28. Vampires: Los MuertosJohn Carpenter2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  29. ChristineJohn Carpenter1983 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  30. HalloweenJohn CarpenterMalek Akkad2018 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  31. 31Rob Zombie2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  32. StarmanJohn Carpenter1984 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  33. Halloween KillsJohn CarpenterMalek Akkad2021 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  34. Eyes of Laura MarsJohn Carpenter1978 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  35. The WardJohn Carpenter2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  36. Memoirs of an Invisible ManJohn Carpenter1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  37. ElvisJohn Carpenter1979 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  38. Big Trouble in Little ChinaJohn Carpenter1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  39. The Slumber Party MassacreAmy Holden Jones1982 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  40. Village of the DamnedJohn Carpenter1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  41. The FogJohn Carpenter2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  42. Assault on Precinct 13John Carpenter2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  43. Halloween EndsJohn CarpenterMalek Akkad2022 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  44. The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature StyleJohn Carpenter2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  45. The Hills Have EyesWes Craven1977 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  46. A Nightmare on Elm StreetWes Craven1984 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  47. The GetawayAmy Holden Jones1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  48. The ResidentAmy Holden Jones2018 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  49. GrindhouseRob Zombie2007 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  50. Freddy's NightmaresWes Craven1988 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  51. ShockerWes Craven1989 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  52. Indecent ProposalAmy Holden Jones1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  53. ScreamWes Craven1996 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  54. Lovecraft: Fear of the UnknownJohn Carpenter2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  55. BeethovenAmy Holden Jones1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  56. The People Under the StairsWes Craven1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  57. Cigarette BurnsJohn Carpenter2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream WarriorsWes Craven1987 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  59. Scream 3Wes Craven2000 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  60. Halloween III: Season of the WitchJohn Carpenter1982 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  61. Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street LegacyWes CravenHeather Langenkamp2010 · FilmFaint· 6 shared
  62. The Last House on the LeftWes CravenSean S. Cunningham2009 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  63. The New KidsSean S. Cunningham1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. The Philadelphia ExperimentJohn Carpenter1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. The RelicAmy Holden Jones1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. My Soul to TakeWes Craven2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. Mystic PizzaAmy Holden Jones1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. In Search of DarknessJohn CarpenterSean S. Cunningham2019 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  69. Scream 2Wes Craven1997 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  70. Halloween: The Curse of Michael MyersMalek AkkadMoustapha Akkad1995 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  71. Scream 4Wes Craven2011 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  72. The Hills Have Eyes 2Wes Craven2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  73. Deadly BlessingWes Craven1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. Deadly FriendWes Craven1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  75. A Nightmare on Elm StreetWes CravenRobert Shaye2010 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  76. The Hills Have EyesWes Craven2006 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  77. Silent Night, Deadly NightLilyan Chauvin1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  78. Halloween H20: 20 Years LaterMalek AkkadMoustapha Akkad1998 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  79. FirestarterJohn Carpenter2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  80. Partners in Crime: Hitchcock's CollaboratorsJohn Carpenter2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's LegacyJohn Carpenter2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  82. Halloween: ResurrectionMalek AkkadMoustapha Akkad2002 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  83. Red EyeWes Craven2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  84. Stranger in Our HouseWes Craven1979 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  85. Music of the HeartWes Craven1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  86. Vampire in BrooklynWes Craven1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  87. The Serpent and the RainbowWes Craven1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  88. The Girl in the PhotographsWes Craven2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  89. PulseWes Craven2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  90. CursedWes Craven2005 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  91. Dracula 2000Wes Craven2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  92. Freddy vs. JasonSean S. CunninghamRobert Shaye2003 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  93. Studio 666John Carpenter2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  94. The Tin StarBetsy Palmer1957 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  95. SawLeigh Whannell2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  96. PsychoJoseph Stefano1960 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  97. Prom NightPaul LynchPita Oliver1980 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  98. The BreedWes Craven2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  99. PsychoJoseph Stefano1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  100. GhostsStan Winston1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  101. Psycho IV: The BeginningJoseph Stefano1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  102. Masters of HorrorJohn Carpenter2005 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  103. Pumpkinhead II: Blood WingsLilyan Chauvin1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  104. FeastWes Craven2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  105. CreepshowGreg Nicotero2019 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  106. PumpkinheadStan Winston1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  107. Lion of the DesertMoustapha Akkad1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  108. Wolf ManLeigh Whannell2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  109. The Invisible ManLeigh Whannell2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  110. Insidious: Chapter 3Leigh Whannell2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  111. The MessageMoustapha Akkad1976 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  112. The Twilight ZoneWes CravenPaul Lynch1985 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  113. Friday the 13thSean S. Cunningham2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  114. Insidious: The Last KeyLeigh Whannell2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  115. Saw IILeigh Whannell2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  116. SawLeigh Whannell2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  117. UpgradeLeigh Whannell2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  118. Paris Je T'aimeWes Craven2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  119. Saw IIILeigh Whannell2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  120. Doggie HeavenLeigh Whannell2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  121. The KindredJoseph Stefano1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  122. The Last MimzyRobert Shaye2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  2. Backcountry2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. The Spaghetti West2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. Friday the 13th1980 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  5. Swamp Thing1982 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. Margin Call2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. Murderball2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. The Hills Have Eyes Part 21985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  9. Kill Your Darlings2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. So Undercover2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. The Ides of March2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. Casa de Mi Padre2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. DeepStar Six1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. House II: The Second Story1987 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  15. Jason X2001 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  16. Jingle Bell Heist2025 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. Wishmaster1997 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  18. Ice Soldiers2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. My Boyfriend's Back1993 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  20. House1985 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  21. To All the Boys: Always and Forever2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  22. The Calling2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  23. Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday1993 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  24. Init!ation2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  25. The Horror Show1989 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  26. To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You2020 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  27. House IV1992 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  28. Penthouse North2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  29. Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th2013 · FilmNotable· 8 shared
  30. Jason Lives - Friday the 13th Part VI1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  31. Cocaine Cowboys2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  32. The Cleanse2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  33. Jonathan2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  36. At First Light2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  38. Random Acts of Violence2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  44. 96 Minutes2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  47. Doctor Sleep2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  50. Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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