In Search of Darkness
"A Journey Into Iconic '80s Horror"
An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema.
Top Cast
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Tom Atkins
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John Bloom
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Doug Bradley
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Lori Cardille
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John Carpenter
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Nick Castle
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Larry Cohen
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Jeffrey Combs
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Barbara Crampton
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Overview
An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema.
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