

The Philosophy of Horror: A Symphony of Film Theory
A horror filozófiája
Synopsis
The Philosophy of Horror – A Symphony of Film Theory is an abstract adaptation of Noël Carroll’s influential film theoretical book of the same title (published in 1990), which is a close examination of the horror genre. Our film uses hand painted and decayed 35 mm film strips of the classic slasher movie A Nightmare on Elm Street (Wes Craven, 1984) and its sequel A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985).
Release History & Theatrical Window
38 Torino Film Festival Digital Premiere
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Péter Lichter, Bori Máté
- Screenplay & Story
- Noel Carroll
- Original Score
- Ádám Márton Horváth
- Original Title
- A horror filozófiája
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Mindwax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Péter Lichter, Bori Máté
Noel Carroll
Ádám Márton Horváth
Bori Máté, Péter Lichter
Dora Nedeczky
Department Leadership Roster
Péter Lichter
Director
Bori Máté
Editor
Bori Máté
Director
Noel Carroll
Writer
Péter Lichter
Editor
Dora Nedeczky
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Philosophy of Horror: A Symphony of Film Theory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Philosophy of Horror: A Symphony of Film Theory about?
The Philosophy of Horror – A Symphony of Film Theory is an abstract adaptation of Noël Carroll’s influential film theoretical book of the same title (published in 1990), which is a close examination of the horror genre. Our film uses hand painted and decayed 35 mm film strips of the classic slasher movie A Nightmare on Elm Street (Wes Craven, 1984) and its sequel A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985).
Who directed The Philosophy of Horror: A Symphony of Film Theory?
The Philosophy of Horror: A Symphony of Film Theory was directed by Péter Lichter, Bori Máté.
Who stars in The Philosophy of Horror: A Symphony of Film Theory?
The principal cast of The Philosophy of Horror: A Symphony of Film Theory includes Not specified.
When was The Philosophy of Horror: A Symphony of Film Theory released and how long is it?
The Philosophy of Horror: A Symphony of Film Theory was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Philosophy of Horror: A Symphony of Film Theory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Philosophy of Horror: A Symphony of Film Theory was composed by Ádám Márton Horváth.
