Nightmares in red, white and blue [videorecording] : the evolution of the American horror film / directed and edited by Andrew Monument ; written and produced by Joseph Maddrey ; a Midnight Movies production.
Based on the book by Joseph Maddrey. Featuring interviews with: Darren Lynn Bousman, John Carpenter, Larry Cohen, Joe Dante, Dennis Fischer, Mick Garris, Tom McLoughlin, John Kenneth Muir, George A Romero, Roger Corman, Tony Timpone, Brian Yuzna.
Contents:
1. Lon Chaney -- 2. Gods and monsters -- 3. Shadowland -- 4. The bomb -- 5. Apocalypse America -- 6. Land of the free -- 7. The seventies -- 8. Old monsters, new flesh -- 9. The ghosts are restless -- 10. The nightmare American -- 11. Ground zero -- 12. Contemporary horror.
Summary:
Horror and sci-fi veteran Lance Henriksen guides viewers through a fascinating exploration of the history of the American horror film, examining the earliest monster movies of the silent era up to the scariest modern-day masterpieces. Numerous interviews with horror genre masters plus clips from more than 150 films spanning over 100 years including: The Exorcist; Night of the living dead; Friday the 13th; Halloween; Nightmare on elm street; Texas chainsaw massacre; and Rosemary's baby.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.