The American Nightmare
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary exploring American independent horror films. Features interviews with five of the masters of the horror genre - George Romero, John Carpenter, Tobe Hooper, Wes Craven and David Cronenberg - who incorporate social commentary into sordid tales of terror. Utilizing film clips and interviews
Cast & Crew
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Adam Simon
Director
Tom Savini
Carol Clover
John Carpenter
Tom Gunning
John Landis
Film Details
Also Known As
American Nightmare
Genre
Documentary
Horror
Release Date
2000
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 15m
Synopsis
Documentary exploring American independent horror films. Features interviews with five of the masters of the horror genre - George Romero, John Carpenter, Tobe Hooper, Wes Craven and David Cronenberg - who incorporate social commentary into sordid tales of terror. Utilizing film clips and interviews from noted academics (including "Men, Women and Chainsaws" author Carol Clover), horror film director and screenwriter Adam Simon draws from these directors new insights on their work.
Director
Adam Simon
Director
Cast
Tom Savini
Carol Clover
John Carpenter
Tom Gunning
John Landis
Tobe Hooper
Adam Lowenstein
David Cronenberg
George A. Romero
Wes Craven
Crew
Simon Bedford
Camera
Bob Bress
Other
Paul Carlin
Editor
Manuel Defalla
Music
Paul W Griggs
Graphic Designer
Katherine Grincell
Colorist
Immo Horn
Photography
Immo Horn
Camera
Adam Inglis
Assistant
Paula Jalfon
Producer
Margaret Johnson
Researcher
Caroline Kaplan
Executive Producer
Colin Maccabe
Producer
Alex Marcou
Dubbing Mixer
Stuart Mckay
Researcher
Eliza Mellor
Associate Producer
Federico Mompou
Music
Amy Murray
Other
Niel Patience
On-Line Editor
John Quinn
Sound Recordist
Jonathan Sehring
Producer
Adam Simon
Writer
Karlheinz Stockhausen
Music
Chris Syner
Sound Recordist
Emma Whiteley
Production Manager
Robin Wood
Special Thanks To
Deborah Zwicker
Other
Film Details
Also Known As
American Nightmare
Genre
Documentary
Horror
Release Date
2000
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 15m
