Where to watch Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
Yes — Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film is free on Kanopy, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
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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Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film — common questions
- Can I watch Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film for free?
- Yes. Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film is streaming at no cost on Kanopy. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film on Netflix?
- No. Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film without paying anything?
- Through a library. Kanopy is free to use but signs you in with a library or university card, so you will need one — most public library systems in the US and UK include it at no charge.
- 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, rated NR.
