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The American Nightmare

The American Nightmare

2000•1h 13m•6.8/10
DocumentaryHorror

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6.8/10(37)

An examination into the nature of 1960's-70's horror films, the involved artists, and how they reflected contemporary society.

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Production

Minerva Pictures, Minerva Pictures Group

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

George A. Romero

George A. Romero

Self

John Carpenter

John Carpenter

Self

Tom Savini

Tom Savini

Self

David Cronenberg

David Cronenberg

Self

Wes Craven

Wes Craven

Self

Tobe Hooper

Tobe Hooper

Self

John Landis

John Landis

Self

Tom Gunning

Self

Carol J. Clover

Self

Adam Lowenstein

Self

Evelyn Ankers

Evelyn Ankers

Self

Kirsten Bishop

Kirsten Bishop

Self

Marilyn Burns

Marilyn Burns

Self

Bill Cardille

Self

Cynthia Carr

Self

Nick Castle

Nick Castle

Self

Marilyn Chambers

Marilyn Chambers

Self

Lon Chaney Jr.

Lon Chaney Jr.

Self

Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis

Self

Allen Danziger

Allen Danziger

Self

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