Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film is a 2006 documentary film about slasher films. It makes reference to many popular horror and thriller films as well. Synopsis. The film is a historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, beginning with "Halloween", "Friday the 13th", and "Prom Night". The films' directors, writers, producers, and special effects creators comment on the films' making and success. During the Ronald Reagan years, the films get gorier, budgets get smaller, and their appeal diminishes . Then, "A Nightmare on Elm Street" revives the genre. Jumping to the late 1990s, when "Scream" brings humor and TV stars into the mix. Although some criticize the genre as misogynistic, most of the talking heads celebrate the films: as long as there are teenagers, there will be slasher films. Production. The documentary film based on Adam Rockoff's book "Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film, 1978-1986", which was released 2002 over the McFarland & Company.