Post by HorrorBob on Feb 15, 2007 22:24:45 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Horror Documentary "Going to Pieces" on DVD March 20[/glow]
HOrror masters JOHN CARPENTER, WES CRAVEN AND ROB ZOMBIE FEATURED IN THE ULTIMATE slash-ology
GOING TO PIECES: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SLASHER FILM
The DVD Debuts March 20, 2006 from THINKFilm
TORONTO (December 11, 2006) – Every fear you’ve ever experienced, every evil you’ve ever encountered, every nightmare you’ve ever known comes together for the first time in the compelling horror documentary Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film, available on DVD March 20, 2007 from THINKFilm. Based on the acclaimed book by Adam Rockoff, the film explores the history, influences and gory special effects that define the slasher genre of filmmaking. Featuring interviews with horror masters John Carpenter (Halloween 1-5, Halloween H2O: 20 Years Later, Village of the Damned), Wes Craven (Red Eye, Scream 1,2 and 3, A Nightmare on Elm Street) and Rob Zombie (House of 100 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects) as well as clips from current and classic films of the genre, the DVD will be available for $24.98 SRP, with a pre-order date of February 22, 2007.
“The film is an in-depth look at the inner workings of horror movies and their psychological impact on viewers,” said Jeff Sackman, President of THINKFilm. “It’s an absolute must-have for horror fans.”
Going to Pieces is the ultimate anthology that takes you on a horrifying journey through your favorite slasher films including Halloween, Psycho, Friday the 13th, Prom Night, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream and When a Stranger Calls. Interviews with horror icons John Carpenter, Wes Craven, Rob Zombie, special make-up effects artist Tom Savini and many more guide you through a series of gruesome scenes from classic films and recent hits. Watch as the history of the slasher film comes alive…if you dare!
DVD extra features include*:
Filmmaker Commentary
Trailer Gallery
* features subject to change
BASICS
DVD: $24.98 SRP
Street Date: March 20, 2007
Order Date: February 22, 2007
Running Time: Approx. 88 mins.
Genre: Documentary/Horror
Rating: Unrated
5.1 Dolby
16x9 Anamorphic Full Frame
DVD 5
Language: English
Subtitles: Spanish
Closed Captioned
DVD: TF-54835
THINKFilm is a privately held distribution company now in its fifth year of operation, boasting four Academy Award® nominations and a win with Born into Brothels in 2005. Other highlights include the Beastie Boys’ concert music DVD Awesome; I…Shot That!, the comedy classic The Aristocrats, the Oscar®-nominated Murderball, and the Amy Sedaris/Stephen Colbert/Paul Dinello comedy, Strangers with Candy. Upcoming DVD releases in 2007 include the highly-anticipated comedy from comedian Bob Saget, Farce of the Penguins (January 30), the British comedy Keeping Mum (February 20), the documentary F**K (February 13) and Terry Gilliam’s sci-fi fantasy, Tideland (February 27).
For more information, please visit thinkfilmcompany.com.
HOrror masters JOHN CARPENTER, WES CRAVEN AND ROB ZOMBIE FEATURED IN THE ULTIMATE slash-ology
GOING TO PIECES: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SLASHER FILM
The DVD Debuts March 20, 2006 from THINKFilm
TORONTO (December 11, 2006) – Every fear you’ve ever experienced, every evil you’ve ever encountered, every nightmare you’ve ever known comes together for the first time in the compelling horror documentary Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film, available on DVD March 20, 2007 from THINKFilm. Based on the acclaimed book by Adam Rockoff, the film explores the history, influences and gory special effects that define the slasher genre of filmmaking. Featuring interviews with horror masters John Carpenter (Halloween 1-5, Halloween H2O: 20 Years Later, Village of the Damned), Wes Craven (Red Eye, Scream 1,2 and 3, A Nightmare on Elm Street) and Rob Zombie (House of 100 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects) as well as clips from current and classic films of the genre, the DVD will be available for $24.98 SRP, with a pre-order date of February 22, 2007.
“The film is an in-depth look at the inner workings of horror movies and their psychological impact on viewers,” said Jeff Sackman, President of THINKFilm. “It’s an absolute must-have for horror fans.”
Going to Pieces is the ultimate anthology that takes you on a horrifying journey through your favorite slasher films including Halloween, Psycho, Friday the 13th, Prom Night, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream and When a Stranger Calls. Interviews with horror icons John Carpenter, Wes Craven, Rob Zombie, special make-up effects artist Tom Savini and many more guide you through a series of gruesome scenes from classic films and recent hits. Watch as the history of the slasher film comes alive…if you dare!
DVD extra features include*:
Filmmaker Commentary
Trailer Gallery
* features subject to change
BASICS
DVD: $24.98 SRP
Street Date: March 20, 2007
Order Date: February 22, 2007
Running Time: Approx. 88 mins.
Genre: Documentary/Horror
Rating: Unrated
5.1 Dolby
16x9 Anamorphic Full Frame
DVD 5
Language: English
Subtitles: Spanish
Closed Captioned
DVD: TF-54835
THINKFilm is a privately held distribution company now in its fifth year of operation, boasting four Academy Award® nominations and a win with Born into Brothels in 2005. Other highlights include the Beastie Boys’ concert music DVD Awesome; I…Shot That!, the comedy classic The Aristocrats, the Oscar®-nominated Murderball, and the Amy Sedaris/Stephen Colbert/Paul Dinello comedy, Strangers with Candy. Upcoming DVD releases in 2007 include the highly-anticipated comedy from comedian Bob Saget, Farce of the Penguins (January 30), the British comedy Keeping Mum (February 20), the documentary F**K (February 13) and Terry Gilliam’s sci-fi fantasy, Tideland (February 27).
For more information, please visit thinkfilmcompany.com.