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A comprehensive primer for The Horror season, this incisive documentary takes a serious look at the potent social and political contexts that informed American horror films of the late 1960s and 1970s. Illuminating conversations with major figures of the genre, including filmmakers John Carpenter, Wes Craven, George A Romero and Tobe Hooper, reflect on the anxieties, fear and mistrust engendered by the era that found chilling and often savage expression in their films.
'.fans will eat it up, but I encourage any skeptic to tune in. You don't know what you're missing' - MovieForum
Director Adam Simon will be in Melbourne to introduce his film and participate in a Q&A following the screening.
