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- StarsMickey KeatingSamuel ZimmermanJames OjalaThe Core is a genre filmmaking special with blood, guts, and brains. Mickey Keating hosts frank conversations with iconic filmmakers and real-life experts, punctuated by vividly stylish demonstrations.
- StarsEli RothAlan MaxsonGreg NicoteroAn in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
- DirectorRoman ChimientiTyler JensenStarsCecil BaldwinMark PattonRobert EnglundA retrospective look at A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) and the life of its lead actor, Mark Patton.
- StarsMitch HorowitzPhil Nobile Jr.Ryan TurekCursed Films is a five part documentary series which explores the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood's notoriously cursed horror film productions.
- DirectorDavid A. WeinerStarsTom AtkinsDoug BradleyJohn BloomAn exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema.
- DirectorJason BakerStarsJohn AmplasTom AtkinsHoward BergerA documentary about the life of Tom Savini. The film covers his early days in Pittsburgh, and his rise to stardom as Hollywood's most sought after special effects wizard.
- DirectorXavier BurginStarsRusty CundieffErnest R. DickersonRobin R. Means ColemanA look at the history of black horror films and the role of African Americans in the film genre from the very beginning.
- DirectorNicolas KleimanRob LindsayStarsAlexandre AjaChris AlexanderDave AlexanderWhy Horror? Is a feature documentary following horror fan Tal Zimerman as he looks at the psychology of horror around the world in order to understand why we love to be scared.
- DirectorDerek Dennis HerbertStarsKane HodderMike AloisiJohn Carl BuechlerThe emotional story of Kane Hodder who survived a harrowing childhood and near-death accident to become one of films biggest and most beloved horror icons.
- DirectorDaniel FarrandsAndrew KaschStarsHeather LangenkampStacey AldenErika AndersonExplore the origins of "dream demon" Freddy Krueger in this award-winning documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the most frightening and imaginative horror franchise in motion picture history!
- DirectorKevin McDonaghStarsDoug BradleyKenneth CranhamAndrew RobinsonA documentary uncovering the history and the making of Clive Barker's Hellraiser (1987) and Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) films.
- 20091h 36mUnrated7.1 (2.9K)DirectorAndrew MonumentStarsLance HenriksenLarry CohenJoe DanteAn exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.
- DirectorChristopher GriffithsStarsBrian ThompsonJon GriesChris SarandonAn extensive look at the making of Fright Night (1985) and Fright Night Part 2 (1988) featuring exclusive interviews with cast and crew members, rare photographs, behind-the-scenes footage and more.
- DirectorSteve MitchellStarsJ.J. AbramsRick BakerEric BogosianA feature length documentary on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick filmmaker Larry Cohen.
- StarsMark GatissJohn CarpenterMichael RobertsMark Gatiss examines the history of the horror film, from classic Hollywood monsters to Hammer's glory days and beyond.
- DirectorMichael MatessinoStarsJohn CarpenterDavid FosterBill LancasterA revealing and insightful look into the making of this underrated horror film.
- 20136h 40mNot Rated8.5 (2.7K)VideoDirectorDaniel FarrandsStarsCorey FeldmanPeter M. BrackeSamantha DelutriA chronicle of the history of the Friday the 13th franchise.
- DirectorStefan HutchinsonStarsP.J. SolesIrwin YablansMoustapha AkkadA retrospective documentary about the Halloween films.
- DirectorPhil Nobile Jr.StarsRob NaughtonRob ZombieAnthony Masi"Halloween: The Inside Story" takes a look at one of the most successful film franchises of all time as it goes behind the scenes of John Carpenter's "Halloween," the "frightfest" that redefined the horror genre in the late 1970s. Viewers will learn how writer and director John Carpenter made movie magic on a shoestring budget and how the costume department created one of the most iconic horror villains in movie history by spray-painting a mask of Captain Kirk. It's an inside look at Michael Myers and the Halloween terror he unleashes on the poor teenagers of Haddonfield, Illinois.
- DirectorDaniel FarrandsStarsDavid ArquetteLisa BeachMarco BeltramiIn 1996, the horror master Wes Craven (A Nightmare on Elm Street) unleashed Scream, a slasher movie aimed at a whole new generation of teenage movie-goers. Though premiering at a time when horror movies were in decline and plagued with an array of start up problems, Scream went on to shatter box-office records for horror films, earning well over $100 million in domestic box office receipts, revived Craven's career and turned first-time screenwriter Kevin Williamson and a group of hot young television actors (among them Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich and Rose McGowan) into overnight stars. The film became a huge success, spawned three sequels and single-handedly revived the horror genre. "Scream: The Inside Story" features all-new interviews with Wes Craven, Neve Campell, David Arquette, Jamie Kennedy, Rose McGowan and Matthew Lillard along with the many other cast and crew.
- DirectorRyan TurekStarsDavid ArquetteBrian AveryLisa BeachA year in the making, Still Screaming is the definitive documentary on the making of the iconic Scream movies. Dive into the fascinating success story of the classic trilogy with on-set footage and photos, and dozens of brand new interviews with cast and crew from all the films including Wes Craven, Neve Campbell, Liev Schreiber, Henry Winkler, Matthew Lillard, Jamie Kennedy, Laurie Metcalf, Parker Posey, Scott Foley and many others. Written and Directed by Ryan Turek and Produced by Anthony Masi.
- DirectorJake WestStarsJulian PetleyMarc MorrisAndy NymanA documentary analyzing the furore which so-called "video nasties" caused in Britain during the 1980s.
- DirectorJeff McQueenStarsEd GreenWes CravenJohn CarpenterA documentary on the history of the slasher film.
- DirectorDaniel FarrandsStarsNatalie AdamsDiane AlmeidaErich AndersonA documentary exploring 30 years of the "Friday The 13th" film series featuring all new interviews with cast and crew from all 12 films and various horror fans and filmmakers.
- DirectorAdam SimonStarsGeorge A. RomeroJohn CarpenterTom SaviniAn examination into the nature of 1960s-'70s horror films, the artists involved, and how they reflected contemporary society.
- DirectorKier-La JanisseStarsLinda HaydenIan OgilvyKevin KölschA thorough overview and dissection of the subgenre of 'folk horror, ' with contributions from many of the major creators and clips from cinema all over the world.