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- 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.
- 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.
- StarsEli RothAlan MaxsonGreg NicoteroAn in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
- 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!
- DirectorAdam SimonStarsGeorge A. RomeroJohn CarpenterTom SaviniAn examination into the nature of 1960s-'70s horror films, the artists involved, and how they reflected contemporary society.
- DirectorJeff McQueenStarsEd GreenWes CravenJohn CarpenterA documentary on the history of the slasher film.
- DirectorDaniel FarrandsStarsCorey FeldmanPeter M. BrackeSamantha DelutriA chronicle of the history of the Friday the 13th franchise.
- 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.
- DirectorDavid A. WeinerStarsNancy AllenTom AtkinsJohn BloomThe follow-up to In Search of Darkness (2019) dives deeper into the practical-effects decade of '80s horror movies with all-new interviews from genre icons and industry experts alongside the original cast.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- DirectorStefan HutchinsonStarsP.J. SolesIrwin YablansMoustapha AkkadA retrospective documentary about the Halloween films.
- 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.
- DirectorAndrew J. KuehnStarsDonald PleasenceNancy AllenFred Asparagus"Terror in the Aisles" is a compilation of scenes from many science fiction, crime drama and horror movies of the 1930s through 1980s.
- 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.
- DirectorThomas HamiltonStarsRoger CormanRon PerlmanCaroline MunroKarloff, examining his illustrious 60-year career in the entertainment industry and his enduring legacy as one of the icons of 20th century popular culture.
- DirectorHans FjellestadStarsCisco AdlerLou AdlerAhmed AhmedA documentary on the famous Los Angeles street.
- DirectorTaylor MordenStarsLauren LapkusTom CaseyKevin SmithThis nostalgic documentary reveals the real story of Blockbuster's demise, and how one last location in Bend, Oregon keeps the spirit of a bygone era alive.
- DirectorAlexandre O. PhilippeStarsWilliam FriedkinHikaru BabaYuka NiwaA lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, exploring the depths of William Friedkin's mind's eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that have shaped his life and filmography.
- 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.
- DirectorJosh JohnsonStarsBen JousanDavid GregoryMicah MatthewsHome video changed the world. The cultural and historical impact of the VHS tape was enormous. This film traces the ripples of that impact by examining the myriad aspects of society that were altered by the creation of videotape.
- DirectorElijah DrennerStarsRobert ForsterEric SchaeferEddie MullerA documentary about the history of exploitation movies, from the silent-film era to the 1970s.
- DirectorDavid GregoryStarsAl AdamsonSamuel M. ShermanChris PoggialiMaverick indie filmmaker Al Adamson's real life was even crazier than one of the 30-plus sex 'n' schlock drive-in movies he made in the '60s and '70s.
- DirectorJeff GarlinStarsJohn WatersJeff Garlin's documentary on the work of John Waters.
- StarsTracie ThomsRyan TurekRebekah McKendryExamines the horror icons who have broken free of the confines of the film from which they were born and become the stuff of legend.
- DirectorCharlie ShackletonStarsFairuza BalkBeyond Clueless is a dizzying journey into the mind, body and soul of the teen movie, as seen through the eyes of over 200 modern coming-of-age classics.
- DirectorKenneth PowellThomas Edward SeymourStarsMike AranskyAlan BaghTroy BernierThis lively documentary explores the rise and fall of physical media and its effect on Independent and cult films. Ranging from the origin of home movies through the video store era, it's sure to entertain. With icons like Joe Bob Briggs (MonsterVision), Lloyd Kaufman (Toxic Avenger), Greg Sestero (The Room), Debbie Rochon (Return to Nuke 'Em High), Deborah Reed (Troll 2), Mark Frazer (Samurai Cop), James Nguyen (Birdemic) and many others.
- DirectorTony NewtonStarsPhil AnselmoJames BalsamoGlenn BerggoetzVHS Collecting, SOV filmmaking and all things VHS.
- DirectorDan M. KinemLevi PereticStarsLloyd KaufmanAnthony TimponeKeith J. CrockerA documentary capturing the modern day VHS culture and VHS collectors.
- DirectorStuart SamuelsStarsJohn WatersBen BarenholtzAlejandro JodorowskyFrom 1970-1977, six low budget films shown at midnight transformed the way we make and watch films.
- DirectorTed NewsomStarsPeter CushingChristopher LeeRoy Ward BakerThe history of Hammer Films and their legacy, narrated by the studio's most beloved stars, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee.
- 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.
- DirectorJohn E. HudgensStarsMike PriceJoseph FotinosGeorge Chastain"American Scary" is a 2006 documentary look at horror hosting in the USA.
- DirectorGene FeldmanSuzette WinterStarsJosé FerrerDana AndrewsMartine BeswickA collection of film clips from horror movies and interviews with the actors and directors who made them.
- DirectorJeff HerbergerStarsJane AdamsKathleen BurkeLon Chaney Jr.Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy, and the Wolf Man helped build a golden age for horror movies at Universal Studios. With talented directors, iconic actors, and shocking scares, Universal changed the world of horror forever, with an impact that still resonates today. Here's the story of the Universal monsters.
- DirectorAlexander MonelliStarsJeff MattoxVirgil CardamoneMatt McClanahanUnable to purchase a $50,000 digital projector, a group of film fanatics in rural Pennsylvania fight to keep a dying drive-in theater alive by screening only vintage 35mm film prints and working entirely for free.
- DirectorSteve MitchellStarsJ.J. AbramsRick BakerEric BogosianA feature length documentary on the acclaimed work and eclectic career of maverick filmmaker Larry Cohen.
- DirectorMike SchiffStarsMichael BerrymanAlex RafalaSarah FrenchThe History of Metal and Horror is the documentary that explores the history of heavy metal music and horror, and how the two genres have merged over time. Various metal artists share their first introduction to horror, their favorite horror films, their influences, and more. Horror film icons also discuss how their films have influenced the horror genre, their connections to metal artists, and why metal and horror work well together.
- DirectorShaun KatzStarsSteve AlbiniMartin AtkinsAaron BeamThe story of the rise and fall of 90's alternative rock, in the wake of Nirvana's success.
- DirectorDanny GarciaStarsPenny ArcadeSteven BlushPhil CaivanoDocumentary about the legendary nightclub Max's Kansas City and the New York Rock Scene of the 70s.
- StarsIggy PopHenry RollinsJohn LydonOriginal interviews with America's punk pioneers and the U.K.'s most notorious bands.
- DirectorSarah PriceStarsL7Donita SparksDemetra PlakasA real time journey witnessing the rise, fall, and ultimate redemption of the fierce feminist pioneers of American grunge punk: L7.
- DirectorColin HanksStarsRuss SolomonMichael SolomonHeidi Cotler'All Things Must Pass' is a documentary that explores the rise and fall of Tower Records, and its legacy forged by its rebellious founder, Russ Solomon.
- DirectorDenny TedescoStarsBrian WilsonDick ClarkCherA celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew", a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys and Bing Crosby.
- DirectorAndrew SlaterStarsLou AdlerFiona AppleThe Beach BoysA look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas.