In Search of Darkness2019
“A Journey Into Iconic '80s Horror”
Directed by David A. Weiner
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The premise
An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema.
Horror Vault's take
A love letter to one of cinema's most beloved decades, this documentary gathers the directors, actors, and practical effects artists who defined 1980s horror to reflect on the films that shaped a generation. From slashers to creature features, the voices behind the genre's golden age unpack what made the era so creatively explosive and enduringly influential. It's an exhaustive, fan-first deep dive into the decade's darkest corners, told by the people who lived it.
Content: Archival Horror Footage, Depictions Of On-Screen Violence From Classic Films
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