Jeff Katz

Movies3

• Movie7.8

  Documentary

  For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, spectacular films.

  Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

  2010 · 176 votes

• Movie7.9

  Documentary

  Taking inspiration from Peter M. Bracke's definitive book of the same name, this seven-hour documentary dives into the making of all twelve Friday the 13th films, with all-new interviews from the cast and the crew.

  Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

  2013 · 112 votes

• Movie6.8

  Documentary

  This historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins 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 Reagan years, the films get gorier, budgets get smaller, and their appeal wanes. Then, Nightmare on Elm Street revives the genre. Jump to the late 90s, when Scream brings humor and TV stars into the mix.

  Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

  2006 · 96 votes