In Search of Darkness: A Journey Into Iconic 80s Horror
Directed by David A. Weiner
In Search of Darkness explores a multitude of ‘80s horror films in a year-by-year timeline alongside topics including groundbreaking practical effects; the home-video revolution; poster art and project marketing; creative and budgetary challenges; sound design and musical scores; the 3-D resurgence; heroes and villains; sex, nudity and “the final girl” controversy; and the pop- culture context of what fueled the genre and the ways it responded to the times. Filled with countless clips and entertaining moments, In Search of Darkness is a nostalgia trip through a game-changing decade that made a generation of horror fans believe in the impossible. A SHUDDER EXCLUSIVE.
An exploration of '80s horror movies and their impact through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them.
Cast: Tom Atkins, Doug Bradley, John Bloom, Barbara Crampton
Member Reviews
The best documentary on horror ever made. This series is a masterpiece.
Memberberries and not much else, but a pleasant way to pass the time as a background watch.
loved every minute ❤️
Please put part two back on, it’s no complete without it and when is in search of darkness 90s being posted on shudder
Fantastic. This documentary is a must watch. It's great to hear other people's insights/love into 80s movies and to hear writers/directors/actors/special effects/and other crew members' discussions about the movies they were in and what they thought of them. I also enjoyed finding out about movies I never heard of before or even hearing people talk about how they love some movies I don't which makes me at least appreciate them more.