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Into the Dark: Exploring the Horror Film

Synopsis

Blaze Films first production is Into The Dark: Exploring the Horror Film a feature length far-reaching documentary exploration into the horror fantasy genre and the reasons behind the scares.

The comprehensive documentary includes interviews of Guillermo del Toro, Clive Barker, Dario Argento, Tobe Hooper, Stuart Gordon, Neil Marshall, Simon Hunter, Paul Andrew Williams, Adam Green, Chris Smith, Jaume Balguero, Tom Holland, Mick Garris, Chris Fowler and Doug Bradley amongst many others.

Details

Year
2008
Type of project
Features
Running time
90 mins
Format
HD
Director
Johanna Salomaki
Producer
George A Romero (Executive), Chris Sharp, Andrew Kidger (Co-Producers)
Co-Producer
George A Romero (Executive), Chris Sharp, Andrew Kidger (Co-Producers)
Editor
Amrit Fox-Bharry
Director of Photography
Lisa Muzzulini
Sound
Lisa Muzzulini
Principal cast
Guillermo del Toro, Clive Barker, Dario Argento, Tobe Hooper, Stuart Gordon, Neil Marshall, Simon Hunter, Paul Andrew Williams, Adam Green, Chris Smith, Jaume Balguero, Tom Holland, Mick Garris, Christopher Fowler, Doug Bradley

Genre

Horror Fantasy Sci-Fi

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Blaze Films Ltd

House 2b
Saint Peters Road
CR0 1HD Croydon
UK

T +44 (0)208 688 1979

office@blazefilms.com

Sales Company

Jinga Films Ltd

3rd floor
22 Carnaby Street
London W1F 7DB
UK

T +44 (0)20 7287 0050

rosana@jingafilms.com

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