Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
2006, English. Directed by Jeff McQueen.
Every Evil, Every Nightmare, Together in One Film
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Released
- 13 October 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- J. Albert Bell, Rudy Scalese, Rachel Belofsky
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Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film: quick answers
Is Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film?
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film on?
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film?
If you liked Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film, try Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity, Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown, Halloween: 25 Years of Terror.
Who directed Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film?
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006) was directed by Jeff McQueen and stars Ed Green, Lilyan Chauvin, John Carpenter.