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Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
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Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

2009-08-06 · 96 min · ★ 6.5

Documentary · Horror

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 HenriksenLance HenriksenNarrator (voice)
Larry CohenLarry CohenSelf
Joe DanteJoe DanteSelf
John CarpenterJohn CarpenterSelf
Darren Lynn BousmanDarren Lynn BousmanSelf
Mick GarrisMick GarrisSelf
Tom McLoughlinTom McLoughlinSelf
George A. RomeroGeorge A. RomeroSelf
Brian YuznaBrian YuznaSelf
Roger CormanRoger CormanSelf
Anthony TimponeSelf
John Kenneth MuirSelf

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