Masters of Horror

2002 1h 30m EN

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7.8

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★7.8TMDB · 15

Documentary

Synopsis

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Documentary showcasing the work of prominent film directors in the horror genre. Featuring interviews with the directors, behind the scenes footage and clips from popular horror films, and hosted by Bruce Campbell, star of The Evil Dead (1981).

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Dario Argento
Self
Bruce Campbell
Self
John Carpenter
Self
Wes Craven
Self
David Cronenberg
Self
Tobe Hooper
Self
John Landis
Self
George A. Romero
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mike Mendez
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mike Mendez, shot by Charles L. Barbee. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Shawn Matlock shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Dario Argento and Bruce Campbell and John Carpenter carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0353721 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 15 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Mike Mendez directs. Charles L. Barbee behind the camera. Shawn Matlock cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 24 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Mike Mendez, shot by Charles L. Barbee. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Shawn Matlock shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Dario Argento and Bruce Campbell and John Carpenter carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0353721 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 15 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.