An American Nightmare
 

This is for the real film nerds out there. A documentary from IFC, AN AMERICAN NIGHTMARE is a brilliantly inciteful look at the landmark independant horror films from the late sixties to the eighties.

Romero, Hooper, Cronenberg and others are studied and placed in historical context. Sociologists, psychologists, film critics and filmmakers discuss the attractionm of the horror film in general and why these landmark films are so impactful.

With a soundtrack by Godspeed You Black Emperor and horrific newsreel footage thrown into the mix, this one is a compelling watch and a must for aspiring horro filmmakers.

Its been on my Ziplist for ages...I think its around 10 or so, pretty close to the top. Looks great, hopefully will be checking it out soon.

I missed out on a copy of this last year. I definatley wanna check it out.
Haha everytime I see this mentioned I think people are gonna be talking about the slasher flick :D

does anyone know where i can get this film or is it not out???

I have " American Nightmare" with Debbie Rochon.:)

I've heard alot about "The American Nightmare"and would love to see it.

It's a really good movie. The basic point (the rise of great horror in the 60s and 70s was tied to the social unrest of the time) isn't unusual or surprising, but it makes the point well, has some great interviews, and is definitely worth watching.

Sam

the 70's was the best decade for horror films(TCM dawn of the dead etc.)

I like the 80's horror better,but I do love the 70's giallo.

This was on UK TV late last night. I'd not heard of it before, but it was thoroughly enjoyable.

Good interviews with Hooper / Romero et al. It was definitely worth staying up for.

And I'd forgotten all about Cronenburg's 'Shivers' - I'll have to go hunting for that one now.

It also put a whole new context on Night of the Living Dead for me. I mean, I've always been aware of how much of a landmark film this was, but what I didn't get was how real this looked back then - shot in the style of a newsreel, almost an homage to 'War of the Worlds'. Very informative.

God, for a second, I thought you were talking about "An American Haunting". I was going to have to fly out to LA and slap you...