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A compilation of scenes from many science fiction, crime drama and horror films of the 1930s through 1980s.A compilation of scenes from many science fiction, crime drama and horror films of the 1930s through 1980s.A compilation of scenes from many science fiction, crime drama and horror films of the 1930s through 1980s.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2.1K
YOUR RATING
Bud Abbott
- Chick Youngas Chick Young
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
Brooke Adams
- Elizabeth Driscollas Elizabeth Driscoll
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
Alan Arkin
- Roatas Roat
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
- …
Susan Backlinie
- Chrissie Watkinsas Chrissie Watkins
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
Belinda Balaski
- Terry Fisheras Terry Fisher
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
Martin Balsam
- Det. Milton Arbogastas Det. Milton Arbogast
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
Ralph Bellamy
- Dr. Abraham Sapirsteinas Dr. Abraham Sapirstein
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
Sidney Blackmer
- Roman Castevetas Roman Castevet
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
Nina Blackwood
- Gingeras Ginger
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
Linda Blair
- Regan MacNeilas Regan MacNeil
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
Wilford Brimley
- Doctor Blairas Doctor Blair
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
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Storyline
Donald Pleasance and Nancy Allen take us through some of Hollywood's most terrifying moments in horror history in this anthology, which features many of the finest science fiction, crime drama and horror films of the 1930s through 1980s. Included are Night of the Living Dead (1968), Psycho (1960), Rosemary's Baby (1968), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Jaws (1975), Jaws 2 (1978), The Fog (1980), Halloween (1978) and Halloween II (1981), as well as countless others. Furthermore, legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock discusses his visionary ideas on creating suspense. Blood and gore abound making this movie not very much for the squeamish audiences. —medic249a2
- Taglines
- If you can handle more than one hundred jolts of one hundred percent pure terror, then you might be ready for "Terror in the Aisles". A non-stop roller coaster ride through the scariest moments of the greatest terror films of all time. It's a cut above the rest.
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- Certificate
- R
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaThe producers had to edit the movie in order to avoid an X rating from the MPAA, despite the fact that none of the movies featured had received a rating higher than R when they were initially released.
- GoofsWhen mentioning The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Donald Pleasence says the movie was inspired by serial killer Ed Gein, pronouncing this Ed Gine, when actually Gein's name is pronounced Geen.
- Alternate versionsThe television network version has additional movie clips added for network viewing as well as replacing violent clips from other movies. The additional movie clips are from the movies: The Legacy (1978), Firestarter (1984), Frenzy (1972), The Car (1977), The Ghost Breakers (1940), The Funhouse (1981), This Island Earth (1955), Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957), King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963), Tarantula (1955), The Deadly Mantis (1957) and Fahrenheit 451 (1966).
- ConnectionsFeatured in Trailer Trauma 3: 80s Horrorthon (2017)
Top review
Extremely Entertaining Docu-Horror for all Fright Flick Fans!
I was hesitant to pick this up for a while, thinking it was actually just a compilation of Coming Attractions, for some reason. And I didn't think that would be very interesting. Finally, I rented it last night, and from the absolutely amazing opening credits accompanied by the creepy musical score, I knew I loved this.
Donald Pleasance and Nancy Allen, who at the time were well-known horror faces (where's Jamie Lee Curtis?), host this documentary of the art of the horror film. In a darkened theatre, among an audience of different individuals watching a multitude of famous horror movies, they present different aspects of the horror film (ie: the villian, the heroine, the victims) in numerous clips from 75 of the most memorable horror films.
This is a movie I'd watch a couple more times. The clips chosen are perfect. (ie: the window-jump from "Texas Chainsaw Massacre," the over-the-couch attack in "Halloween," the first murder in "Jaws," the shower murder in "Psycho") I thought Donald Pleasance did a perfect job of illustrating some of the most novel aspects of the horror movie, and how audiences are when watching. Nancy Allen was alright, I thought Donald could have done fine on his own, and probably should have been left as the single host. But the main point of this movie is to see some great horror scenes. Both "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "Psycho" get some focus for their innovations, and there are some clips of Alfred Hitchcock commentary on his film. It would have been nice to get some captions under the film clips, to know what each clip is from. Some are easily recognizable, but I didn't know what some of those movies were, and I'm a pretty big horror fan. (What was that movie with Rutger Hauer--the ending clip of it they showed was hysterical!) One really great part, as I mentioned before, was the opening credits. As in most of the movie, we are seem rapid shots of clips from so many movies, all blending as one big piece of eye candy for us horror fans. I mean, with an opening like that, and with that great music, this movie is worth the rental alone. And the ending of the movie. Another set of rapid shots, with one of the most appropriate shots to end the movie with. I won't tell you what it is, but when you see it, you'll agree.
I definitely recommend this. Beware, we are shown the ending to most of these movies, such as "Psycho," "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," (I haven't seen that yet, but damn, what a scary ending!!) and that one with Hauer, among others, I'm sure. Still, check this movie out. You're bound to be pleased.
Donald Pleasance and Nancy Allen, who at the time were well-known horror faces (where's Jamie Lee Curtis?), host this documentary of the art of the horror film. In a darkened theatre, among an audience of different individuals watching a multitude of famous horror movies, they present different aspects of the horror film (ie: the villian, the heroine, the victims) in numerous clips from 75 of the most memorable horror films.
This is a movie I'd watch a couple more times. The clips chosen are perfect. (ie: the window-jump from "Texas Chainsaw Massacre," the over-the-couch attack in "Halloween," the first murder in "Jaws," the shower murder in "Psycho") I thought Donald Pleasance did a perfect job of illustrating some of the most novel aspects of the horror movie, and how audiences are when watching. Nancy Allen was alright, I thought Donald could have done fine on his own, and probably should have been left as the single host. But the main point of this movie is to see some great horror scenes. Both "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "Psycho" get some focus for their innovations, and there are some clips of Alfred Hitchcock commentary on his film. It would have been nice to get some captions under the film clips, to know what each clip is from. Some are easily recognizable, but I didn't know what some of those movies were, and I'm a pretty big horror fan. (What was that movie with Rutger Hauer--the ending clip of it they showed was hysterical!) One really great part, as I mentioned before, was the opening credits. As in most of the movie, we are seem rapid shots of clips from so many movies, all blending as one big piece of eye candy for us horror fans. I mean, with an opening like that, and with that great music, this movie is worth the rental alone. And the ending of the movie. Another set of rapid shots, with one of the most appropriate shots to end the movie with. I won't tell you what it is, but when you see it, you'll agree.
I definitely recommend this. Beware, we are shown the ending to most of these movies, such as "Psycho," "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," (I haven't seen that yet, but damn, what a scary ending!!) and that one with Hauer, among others, I'm sure. Still, check this movie out. You're bound to be pleased.
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- WritnGuy-2
- May 20, 2000
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $10,004,817
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,009,866
- Oct 28, 1984
- Gross worldwide
- $10,004,817
- Runtime1 hour 24 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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