SHOP GOING TO...
IMDb >
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
![[Add to My Movies]](http://i.media-imdb.com/images//tn15/button_addtomymovies.gif){kind=small}
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsGoing to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
photos
board
trailer
details
| Photos (see all 1 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 2 videos ) |
 |
  |
Overview
Plot:
A documentary on the history of the slasher film. | add synopsisUser Comments:
I like it! moreCast
(Credited cast)more
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
Germany:88 min (European Film Market)Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorMOVIEmeter: 
13% since last week
why?
Fun Stuff
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this title with other users on IMDb message board for Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| ROT: Reunion of Terror | Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers | The Wild Man of the Navidad | A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge | Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Documentary section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
Previously available in a book version, this entertaining and interesting documentary delivers just what it promises: an exploration of the world of slasher cinema - how it started, how it stayed popular, and what may have led to its decline.
There are assorted clips from both popular and more obscure films, as well as interviews with some of the usual suspects (Carpenter, Craven, Cunningham) in addition to other genre directors like Paul Lynch ("Prom Night"), Amy Holden Jones ("The Slumber Party Massacre"), Fred Walton ("When a Stranger Calls" '79, "April Fool's Day"), Herb Freed ("Graduation Day"), and Armand Mastroianni ("He Knows You're Alone"). Effects notables such as Stan Winston and Greg Nicotero also make appearances, with special mention made of Tom Savini and his contribution to the genre.
Various topics covered include the harsh critical reaction to these films, the details of the early entries that would become conventional in many subsequent efforts, the emerging trend of displaying graphic violence instead of just implying it, the silly trend of building a slasher around almost every conceivable holiday, and so on.
Although some of the interviewees aren't saying anything that we may know already or have thought about ourselves, it is rather impressive to see so much of this material in one sitting; if you are a fan of these films, seeing this film will be a no-brainer, although I can't guarantee for sure just how satisfied you will be by the conclusion. (This hour and a half kind of flies by and it might leave one wanting more.) Pretty good overall, though.
7/10