Synopsis
An examination into the nature of 1960's-70's horror films, the involved artists, and how they reflected contemporary society.
Movie Information
- Director
- Adam Simon
- Writers
- Adam Simon
- Release Year
- 2000
- Runtime
- 73 minutes
- Genre
- Documentary, Horror
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (38 votes)
Top Cast
George A. Romero
Self
John Carpenter
Self
Tom Savini
Self
David Cronenberg
Self
Wes Craven
Self
Tobe Hooper
Self
John Landis
Self
Tom Gunning
Self
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