I caught this on IFC and it's one of the best documentaries I've ever seen. This is not only for the huge horror fan, but it's also for fans of movies period. American Nightmare goes deep and discovers what helped these classic directors create their films. Interviews with legends like George Romero, Tom Savini, David Cronenberg, Wes Craven, Tobe Hooper,and John Carpenter. Some really interesting facts are mentioned, like Hooper's idea for Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Savini's Vietnam days, etc. The overall theme of the documentary is how the horrors of real life effected the directors. Things like the Vietnam war, Kennedy's assassination, the Cold War were all things that helped inspire some of the greatest films in cinematic history.
Another great thing about this documentary is it takes you back to a time of when people knew how to make horror movies. I am only 18 (as of this review, 2004) and was not around during these eras. It's really nice to see what it was like back then.
I would recommend this for anyone who is a movie fan. I'd especially recommend this to kids who flock to see the latest butchered remake of classics or CGI-running-zombie-crapfests that come out these days.
10/10
Another great thing about this documentary is it takes you back to a time of when people knew how to make horror movies. I am only 18 (as of this review, 2004) and was not around during these eras. It's really nice to see what it was like back then.
I would recommend this for anyone who is a movie fan. I'd especially recommend this to kids who flock to see the latest butchered remake of classics or CGI-running-zombie-crapfests that come out these days.
10/10