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Fear, Panic & Censorship (2000)
Character: Self (archive footage)
Rare documentary about Video Nasties and film, video and internet censorship in the UK. Was first screened as part of Channel 4's controversial "Banned Weekend" which focused on films and the so called Video Nasties, which were a small group of mainly horror films that were given the Video Nasty tag by the tabloid media, due to their explicit horror content. They were subsequently banned under the 1984 Video Recordings Act.
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It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left' (2002)
Character: Self - Sadie (archive footage) (uncredited)
Produced for the 30th anniversary of the film's theatrical release, this documentary gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a film about brutal murder and even more brutal revenge that has become one of the classics of the modern horror genre. Includes interviews with the cast and crew, including director Wes Craven, who relates some of the difficulties he had getting the film finished and released.
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The Abductors (1972)
Character: Jane
Someone is stealing cheerleaders and other pretty girls and selling them to the highest bidder. Female super sexy spy Ginger is soon employed to investigate the disappearances. She does so by going undercover with a fellow agent and doing whatever is necessary to put an end to the operation and take down the leaders.
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The Last House on the Left (1972)
Character: Sadie
On the eve of her 17th birthday, Mari and friend Phyllis set off from her family home to attend a rock concert in the city. Attempting to score some drugs on the way, the pair run afoul of a group of vicious crooks, headed up by the sadistic Krug.
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The American Nightmare (2000)
Character: Self
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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Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
Character: Self (archive footage)
This historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins with Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Prom Night. The films' directors, writers, producers, and special effects creators comment on the films' making and success. During the Reagan years, the films get gorier, budgets get smaller, and their appeal wanes. Then, Nightmare on Elm Street revives the genre. Jump to the late 90s, when Scream brings humor and TV stars into the mix.
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