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In Search of Darkness
A Journey Into Iconic '80s Horror
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An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Nightmares in Red, White and Blue List
- The American Scream - Explores the culture of home haunters, similar to the history of horror films.
- Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy - A comprehensive history of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, reflecting on horror's evolution.
- More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead - A documentary that dives into the impact of the Living Dead series on the horror genre.
- In Search of Darkness - An extensive look into 1980s horror films, similar in style to explore the genre's history.
- Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror - Focuses on the representation of African Americans in horror films, bringing cultural insights.
- The Last Blockbuster - Examines pop culture and consumer habits, akin to the cultural context explored in horror analysis.
- The Mind of Jake Paul - Explores modern horror that intertwines with digital culture, a similar juxtaposition of genres.
- The Horror of it All - A documentary covering the history of horror films, reflecting similar themes.
- Pennywise: The Story of IT - Details the impact of Stephen King's IT on horror and its adaptations, similar to genre-focused narratives.
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- Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser - A deep dive into the making of the Hellraiser franchise and its influence in horror.
- Wolves at the Door - Based on the Manson Family murders; reflects societal fears in horror as explored in documentaries.
- The Art of Horror - Explores the visual artistry behind horror films, similar in academic approach to horror culture.
- Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story - Focuses on Robert Englund's impact on horror, mirroring personal narratives found in horror docs.
- The Movies That Made Us - TV series exploring iconic films, similar in retrospective style regarding genre films.
- Cursed Films - Examines the myths and controversies surrounding cursed films, linking them to horror tropes.
- Night of the Living Dead: 50th Anniversary - A retrospective look at one of horror's seminal works, aligning with the genre's cultural studies.
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- The Burning Moon - Explores themes of horror and graphic violence, akin to the evolution of horror depicted in Nightmares.
- Slashers - Focuses on the slasher genre's history and effectiveness, similar in analysis to horror documentaries.
- Deceptive Practices: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay - Examines performance as horror in magical contexts, linking performances to horror genres.
- The Gory Details - Looks at the evolution of horror movie gore effects, paralleling deep dives into genre specifics.
- The Haunting of Hill House - A modern reimagining steeped in horror tradition, reflecting on genre influences and legacy.
- American Horror Story - Brings together various horror tropes in a series format, showcasing genre explorations.
- Tales from the Crypt - Classic anthology series that reflects the horror genre's storytelling roots.
- Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - Bridges childhood fears with horror storytelling, similar themes of societal reflections.
- The Conjuring - A modern horror franchise that reflects on past horror traditions and tropes.
- A Nightmare on Elm Street - The original film behind the horror legend, pivotal in horror film history.
- The Babadook - Explores themes of trauma and horror, echoing societal fears like those analyzed in documentaries.
- Get Out - Utilizes horror to comment on societal issues, paralleling the social retrospectives in Nightmares.
- Hereditary - Examines family trauma through a horror lens, akin to the thematic explorations in the documentary.
- Midsommar - Dives into grief and cultural horror, reflecting thematic depth similar to Nightmares.
- The Witch - Explores folklore and societal fears, paralleling the cultural context found in horror documentaries.
- It Follows - Modern horror that addresses societal anxieties, aligning with themes explored in genre retrospectives.
- The Exorcist - A classic horror film that set the stage for future horror, an essential in genre history.
- A History of Horror - An exploration of horror films from their inception, mimicking the retrospective approach.
- Zombie Flesh Eaters - An iconic zombie horror film, essential for understanding horror's cultural impact.
- The Shining - A psychological horror classic that emphasizes storytelling's evolution, vital in horror study.
- Hellraiser - Explores themes of pain and pleasure, a significant piece of horror history.
- Texas Chainsaw Massacre - A defining film in horror that challenges societal norms, key in horror documentary discussions.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Rewind This! List
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- American Movie - Focuses on independent filmmaking and the passion for cinema.
- Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films - Explores the history of Cannon Films, known for their unique and outrageous movies.
- In Search of Darkness - A comprehensive look back at '80s horror films and their influence on pop culture.
- Lords of Chaos - Based on real events in the underground metal scene, similar to niche film cultures.
- Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror - Examines the representation of Black characters in horror films over the decades.
- The Act of Seeing with One's Own Eyes - A deep examination of visual culture, somewhat akin to film critique explored in Rewind This!.
- The Decline of Western Civilization - Documentary about punk culture in the late 70s and 80s, paralleling the VHS culture.
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- Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! - Explores the niche genre of Australian exploitation films.
- This Film Is Not Yet Rated - Exposes the secrets of the MPAA and explores issues of film censorship.
- The People vs. George Lucas - Questions the relationship between fans and creators, especially in film franchises.
- Beyond the Valley of the Dolls - A cult classic with a unique perspective on film, reminiscent of indie cinema.
- The Wild Goose Lake - Focuses on the underground world, similar to the indie film experience.
- Room 237 - A documentary discussing theories about 'The Shining' with passionate film fans.
- The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz - Explores the evolution of technology and its impact on culture, similar to VHS history.
- Future Shock! - A classic about the impact of technology on society, linking to film's progression.
- The 4th Floor - Presents a unique narrative style, appealing to fans of experimental films.
- Jodorowsky's Dune - Explores the ambition behind a failed film project, resonating with filmmakers' passion.
- Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel - Follows Roger Corman's impact on the film industry, similar to cult film histories.
- The Evil Dead - A cult classic that has a strong connection to the passionate fan base of independent horror.
- The Death of 'Superman Lives': What Happened? - Delves into the making of a failed superhero film, mirrors passionate art projects.
- Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound - Examines the art of sound in film, appealing to cinema lovers.
- My Kid Could Paint That - Explores the question of art and authenticity, similar to the critique of films.
- The Amazing Johnathan Documentary - Documents a unique figure in entertainment, paralleling niche film interests.
- The Gits - A documentary about a punk band and its tragic story, linking to niche music cultures.
- Indie Game: The Movie - Explores the indie game industry, appealing to fans of independent media.
- Best Worst Movie - A documentary about the cult following of a notoriously bad movie.
- I Am Not Your Negro - Another poignant documentary reflecting cultural narratives similar to film discussions.
- The King of Comedy - Satirical take on fame and media, resonates with independent film storytelling.
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- Rewind This! - The Documentary - Derivative title exploring the VHS culture similarly to the original.
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- Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father - A documentary with a passionate narrative much like indie film storytelling.
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- The Love Witch - Independent film with a retro aesthetic, reflecting VHS nostalgia.
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- Cinematic Titanic - A film commentary series that appeals to fans of cult classic films.
- Punk's Not Dead - Examines the evolution of punk culture, linking to historical film documentaries.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Dunwich Horror List
- The Call of Cthulhu - Based on H.P. Lovecraft's horror stories, it shares cosmic horror elements.
- In the Mouth of Madness - A Lovecraftian theme exploring madness and the supernatural.
- The Witch - Focuses on rural horror and supernatural influences, akin to Dunwich.
- Hellboy II: The Golden Army - Features dark fantasy elements and ancient evils.
- Annihilation - Deals with alien influences and existential horror.
- The Thing - Incorporates unknown entities and isolation themes.
- Mandy - Combines horror with cosmic and supernatural elements.
- Doctor Strange - Explores alternate dimensions and dark beings.
- The Cabin in the Woods - Subverts horror tropes with a deeper supernatural plot.
- The Haunting of Hill House - Combines family dynamics and supernatural horror.
- Color Out of Space - Directly based on Lovecraftian themes and cosmic horror.
- The Lighthouse - Involves psychological horror in a remote setting.
- The Ritual - Follows a group facing ancient evils in the woods.
- Event Horizon - Combines space horror with dark dimensions.
- Hereditary - Features themes of familial curses and dark secrets.
- It Follows - A unique take on horror involving supernatural curses.
- The Babadook - Explores psychological horror intertwined with supernatural elements.
- Nope - Incorporates horror with strange beings and cosmic themes.
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- The Golem - Features historical horror and supernatural occurrences.
- Underwater - Combines deep-sea horror and unknown entities.
- The Endless - Deals with cults and supernatural phenomena.
- The Conjuring - Involves supernatural horrors and exorcisms.
- The Thing from Another World - Classic sci-fi horror featuring an alien presence.
- Feast - A horror-comedy with strange monsters and survival themes.
- Rosemary's Baby - Involves themes of dark rituals and horror.
- What We Do in the Shadows - A comedic take on supernatural creatures and their lives.
- Lovecraft Country - Directly inspired by Lovecraft's works with social themes.
- They Live - Explores themes of hidden truths and societal horror.
- Cloverfield - Involves alien horrors and catastrophic events.
- Sinister - Focuses on supernatural horror and dark secrets.
- The Others - Involves ghosts and a twisty narrative unraveling secrets.
- Dark Skies - Paranormal phenomena and extraterrestrial horror.
- The Autopsy of Jane Doe - Involves dark supernatural themes and mystery.
- The Thing (1982) - A classic horror with a focus on paranoia and monstrous entities.
- Ghost Story - Involves supernatural elements and dark pasts.
- Constantine - Deals with demons and the supernatural, exploring dark themes.
- The Sixth Sense - A psychological thriller with supernatural components.
- The Invitation - Psychological horror involving cult-like scenarios.
- In Search of Darkness - Documents horror history, embracing Lovecraftian themes.
- Candyman - Explores urban legends and supernatural beings.
- The Possession - Involves possessions and dark supernatural events.
- Overlord - Combines WWII with supernatural horror elements.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Eli Roth's History of Horror List
- The Movies That Made Us - A documentary series exploring the stories behind iconic films.
- Cursed Films - A documentary series examining infamous horror films and the myths around them.
- The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs - Cult classic horror films are showcased and discussed with humor and insights.
- Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror - A documentary exploring the intersection of Black culture and horror films.
- Shudder's Horror Highlights - Spotlights on new and classic horror films available on Shudder.
- American Horror Story: Haunted House - A horror anthology series with a deep dive into themes and character arcs.
- In Search of Darkness - A retrospective documentary about the horror movies of the 1980s.
- The Da Vinci Code: The Truth Behind the Film - Explores the controversies and history behind notable films.
- Elvira's Movie Macabre - A comedic take on classic horror movies, with commentary and clips.
- Horror: A History - Documentary series covering the evolution of horror films through the years.
- The Haunting of Hill House - A modern reinterpretation of classic horror literature and themes.
- Monsterland - Anthology series that focuses on the horrors of humanity and supernatural elements.
- The Terror - Anthology horror series based on historical events with a supernatural twist.
- People Under the Stairs - Explores themes of class and horror within the context of a unique story.
- Nightmare Cinema - A horror anthology film that brings together various short horror stories.
- The Poughkeepsie Tapes - A found footage horror film that delves into true crime and horror.
- Queer for Fear - A documentary series that discusses the relationship between LGBTQ+ identities and horror.
- The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist - A documentary about the legacy and impact of a classic horror film.
- Horror in the Woods - Explores horror stories and myths that emerge from rural and wooded areas.
- The Walking Dead - Post-apocalyptic horror series that examines humanity under duress.
- Tales from the Crypt - Anthology horror series that features disturbing tales with a twist.
- Into the Dark - Monthly horror anthology series that ties stories to specific holidays.
- The Conjuring: The Enfield Poltergeist - Explores true stories behind famous horror franchises.
- Campfire Creepers - Animated horror anthology series with nods to classic horror tropes.
- Fantastic Fest - Festival showcasing horror and genre films with filmmaker insights.
- The Witching Hour - Documentary series focusing on witchcraft and its representation in horror.
- Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood - Horror films that explore cultural representation in horror genres.
- Behind the Mask: The rise of Leslie Vernon - Meta horror satire that explores slasher film tropes.
- Horrible Histories: Gory Games - Combines horror with educational elements about historical figures.
- Wyrmwood: Chronicles of the Dead - A mix of horror and folklore with a comedic twist.
- Room 237 - Explores fan theories and deep interpretations behind a classic horror film.
- The Mind of John Donne - Deep dive into poetic horror and its cultural implications.
- The Shining: Unlocking the Mystery - A detailed exploration of Stephen King's works and its adaptations.
- Welcome to the Blumhouse - Anthology of horror films focusing on diverse storytelling within the genre.
- Dark Shadows - A gothic soap opera blending horror and drama.
- The House of the Devil - A film that pays homage to 1970s and '80s horror aesthetic.
- Terrifier - Explores the rise of slasher films and their impact on modern horror.
- Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - Adaptation of classic children's horror literature.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Corman's World List
- American Movie - Documentary on the struggles of an indie filmmaker, echoing the passion and challenges of filmmaking.
- The Death of 'Superman Lives': What Happened? - Explores the making of a canceled Superman film, showcasing the behind-the-scenes of Hollywood.
- Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! - Documents Australian exploitation cinema, similar in theme to Roger Corman's body of work.
- Filmworker - Focuses on the life of a key behind-the-scenes figure in filmmaking, akin to Corman's influence.
- Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films - Explores the rise and fall of a notorious production company, reflecting the chaotic spirit of B-movies.
- The Making of 'The Shining' - Documentary focusing on the creative process and challenges faced in making a classic film.
- The Disaster Artist - A biopic about the making of one of the worst movies ever, showcasing the passion for filmmaking.
- Jodorowsky's Dune - Documents the failed attempt to create a visionary film, touching on the creativity of filmmakers.
- These Amazing Shadows - Explores the National Film Registry and its preservation of American cinema, highlighting film history.
- King Cohen - A celebration of the life and work of filmmaker Larry Cohen, known for his unique style and creativity.
- Harlan: In the Shadow of Judgement - Follows the life of Harlan Ellison, reflecting on creativity and the challenges faced by artists.
- Guillermo del Toro: Creating 'Crimson Peak' - Focuses on the creative process behind a major film, akin to the insights in Corman's World.
- The Movie Brats - Documentary about a generation of filmmakers redefining Hollywood, similar to Corman's impact.
- A Decade Under the Influence - Examines the independent film movement in the 1970s, parallel in spirit to Corman's career.
- Hollywood Dreams - Tells the story of aspiring filmmakers, reflecting the same passion and perseverance as Corman's world.
- The Heart of Cinema - Explores the emotional connection of filmmakers to their craft, similar to Corman's dedication.
- Director's Cut - A dark comedy about a filmmaker’s obsession, paralleling themes found in Corman's World.
- The Evil Dead: One by One We Will Take You - Details the making of a cult classic horror film, echoing Corman's cult film style.
- The Women Who Made Hollywood - Focuses on influential women in filmmaking, adding depth to the narrative of film history.
- Cinematic Titanic: The Oozing Skull - A humorous take on B-movie culture, reflecting Corman's style and influence.
- Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel - Another take on Roger Corman's career and influence in the industry.
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- The Story of Film: An Odyssey - An expansive look at the history of cinema, akin to Corman's contributions to the film landscape.
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- In Search of Darkness - Explores 80s horror films, similar to Corman's contribution to low-budget, genre filmmaking.
- The Last Movie - A reflection on cinema's impact and meaning, paralleling the emotional core found in Corman's works.
- The Rise and Fall of a Documentary Filmmaker - A look into the struggles and triumphs of a filmmaker's journey, reflective of Corman's story.
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