Horror Documentaries
Documentaries about horror films
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- 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.
- DirectorAlexandre O. PhilippeStarsKyle William BishopCharlie AdlardJoanna AngelThe definitive zombie culture documentary, brought to the screen by the makers of THE PEOPLE vs. GEORGE LUCAS.
- DirectorJeff McQueenStarsEd GreenWes CravenJohn CarpenterA documentary on the history of the slasher film.
- 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!
- DirectorDaniel FarrandsStarsCorey FeldmanPeter M. BrackeSamantha DelutriA chronicle of the history of the Friday the 13th franchise.
- 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.
- DirectorAdam SimonStarsGeorge A. RomeroJohn CarpenterTom SaviniAn examination into the nature of 1960s-'70s horror films, the artists involved, and how they reflected contemporary society.
- 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.
- DirectorStefan HutchinsonStarsP.J. SolesIrwin YablansMoustapha AkkadA retrospective documentary about the Halloween films.
- DirectorMichael FelsherStarsTom AtkinsAdrienne BarbeauPasquale BubaDetails the making of Stephen King & George A. Romero's 1982 horror anthology classic, from conception through to completion.
- DirectorReyna YoungStarsMary 'Gaby' GoffSusan AdriensenBianca AllaineAbout searching into the depths of Women in the Horror Genre from Scream Queens to Independent Filmmakers. Find out what Females are all about when it comes to blood, guts, and boobs.
- DirectorRoy FrumkesStarsGeorge A. RomeroSusan TyrrellNicole PotterA documentary about George A. Romero's films, with a behind scenes look at Dawn of the Dead.
- DirectorRob KuhnsStarsGeorge A. RomeroFred RogersH. Rap BrownA documentary that shows how George A. Romero gathered an unlikely team of Pittsburghers to shoot his seminal film: Night of the Living Dead (1968).
- DirectorJason Paul CollumStarsLinnea QuigleyBrinke StevensMichelle BauerThree actresses "accidentally" became cult horror film icons in the late 1980s and created the modern interpretation of the "Scream Queen" image.
- DirectorBill PhilputtStarsJules BrennerDon CalfaJames DalesandroRetrospective documentary about the making of the horror cult classic "The Return of the Living Dead."
- DirectorTyler BenjaminStarsElise AvellanDoug BradleyIvan De PrumeHorror movies access the deepest fears of imagination. From B grade to breathtaking, horror fans consume fright,awaiting the latest, greatest titillation. They build collections and boost fandom at conventions and events. Lifestyles and careers spring out of this dark inspiration. What need does horror fulfill? Is it more than just bloodlust? Horror fans reveal what draws them to the macabre. An honest, in-depth, behind-the-scenes view into their obsessions, fears, ethos and philosophies. What fuels these unique individuals?
- DirectorAnthony MasiStarsPeter AtkinsMichelle BauerRachel BelofskyFifty lesser-known horror flicks hailed by critics and genre fans as "absolute must-sees" are given the spotlight with fun, engaging commentary from journalists, directors, actors and critics in a countdown like no other.
- DirectorJohn CampopianoJustin WhiteStarsBrad GreenquistSean ClarkMark E. AnastasioThis documentary is a detailed look into the making of Pet Sematary (1989).