Movie

The American Nightmare

2000· Released6.8/ 10
DocumentaryHorror

Overview

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

Ratings

TMDB
6.8/10

37 votes

IMDb
7.2/10

1,998 votes

RT
67%
MetacriticLetterboxd

Director

Adam Simon

Adam Simon

Director

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

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