Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
“Every Evil, Every Nightmare, Together in One 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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher FilmOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-03-05
Top Cast
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Narrator (voice)
Lilyan Chauvin
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John Carpenter
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Rob Zombie
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Betsy Palmer
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Malek Akkad
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Wes Craven
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Sean S. Cunningham
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Herb Freed
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Chela Johnson
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Amy Holden Jones
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Jeff Katz
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Paul Lynch
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Harry Manfredini
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Armand Mastroianni
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Greg Nicotero
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Felissa Rose
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Aine Leicht
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff McQueen
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudy Scalese, J. Albert Bell, Rachel Belofsky, Adam Rockoff, Michael Derek Bohusz
- Original Score
- Harry Manfredini
- Original Title
- Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Starz Entertainment, Candy Heart Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff McQueen
Rudy Scalese, J. Albert Bell, Rachel Belofsky, Adam Rockoff, Michael Derek Bohusz
Harry Manfredini
Michael Fimognari, Armando Salas
Michael Derek Bohusz
Michael Baker, Michael Ruggiero, Rudy Scalese, Randy Manis, Rachel Belofsky
Department Leadership Roster
Rudy Scalese
Writer
Rudy Scalese
Producer
Jeff McQueen
Director
J. Albert Bell
Writer
Rachel Belofsky
Writer
Michael Derek Bohusz
Writer
Michael Derek Bohusz
Editor
Harry Manfredini
Original Music Composer
Rachel Belofsky
Producer
Michael Fimognari
Director of Photography
Armando Salas
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
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What is Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film about?
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.
Who directed Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film?
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film was directed by Jeff McQueen.
Who stars in Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film?
The principal cast of Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film includes Ed Green, Lilyan Chauvin, John Carpenter, Rob Zombie, Betsy Palmer.
When was Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film released and how long is it?
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film was composed by Harry Manfredini.
Is Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film based on a book or true story?
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Adam Rockoff".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film?
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).