

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
2009-08-06 · 96 min · ★ 6.5
An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.
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- Directors
- Andrew Monument
- Production companies
- Lux Digital Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Lance HenriksenNarrator (voice)
Larry CohenSelf
Joe DanteSelf
John CarpenterSelf
Darren Lynn BousmanSelf
Mick GarrisSelf
Tom McLoughlinSelf
George A. RomeroSelf
Brian YuznaSelf
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