Review of The American Nightmare (2000) by Dylan M — 12 Feb 2008
This is one doco that every horror fan of the 70s and 80s should see. The American Nightmare looks at many of the classic US horror films from that period, and how they each relate to the social and political culture of that era.
There are some stiking images of America in the deep south where rednecks are beating up on protesters and parading around with these vicous attack dogs, intercut with footage of the zombie clean-up from Night of the Living Dead.
The similaraties are very spooky. Lots and lots of great interviews, everyone from John Landis, Tobe Hooper, Wes Craven, Cronenberg George Romero to John Carpenter. There is a great talk with Tom Savini about how the horrors he witnessed in Nam, was the basis for much of his realistic gore makeup.
Some of the professors etc, who are interviewed are kinda wanky, but hey....the love horror, so they got to be alright. One for every gorehound to see.
This review of The American Nightmare (2000) was written by Dylan M on 12 Feb 2008.
The American Nightmare has generally received positive reviews.
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