To me, this movie is perfection.

Masterful Movie

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

An awesome, must-see documentary! If you are a slasher buff, gore buff, or 80s horror buff you need to watch this. The film chronicles the essential rise and eventual fall of the slasher genre. It also touches on the rebirth of the genre in the mid-90s. All the great ones are included. Friday the 13th, Nightmare on elm street, Halloween, etc. Along with some underrated, smaller gems like Maniac, Proweler, and the Burning. The doc also shows rare footage, behind the scene clips, and also helps open your eyes to a couple of titles you might not have heard of. COntains all the gore and blood you want to see from all your favorites. I really enjoyed. Only problem...no mention at all of Black Christmas! I've seen it about a 5 times since it's release....always entertaining.

"Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film" chronicles just that: the prestigious and respectable beginnings that quickly gave way to the cheap and lazy knock-offs that saturated and diluted the genre. Whether the films were attempting to create luminary icons such as Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger or cashing in on even the most trivial of holidays, they enjoyed their fair bit of success, made on a shoe-string budget and backed by major studios who treated them like red-headed step-children. The films were gory, gratuitous, often over the top and almost always a pleasure for genre fans, which of course means they were chastised by critics and the MPAA did all they could to neuter them.Featuring interviews with legendary directors such as John Carpenter and Wes Craven, as well as special effects heroes like Tom Savini and the late Stan Winston, "Going to Pieces" does a fair job of assessing the sub-genre as a whole while shedding some light on some more obscure fare that got overshadowed by the blockbusters that defined the era. It recalls a time when special effects were practical and suspense was key. You didn't need a star or a pretty face, just a relatable character and an unrelenting madman. Even the lesser films like "Slumber Party Massacre" or "Sleepaway Camp" were enjoyable despite their lack of originality, and the documentary acknowledges that. Sometimes it digs deeper, questioning the mindset of the parents who rallied against the biggest offenders, as well as big time critics like Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, who strip away much of their credibility in failing to realize the purpose of these films, and that is to viscerally entertain its audience, thus providing the ultimate escapism."Going to Pieces" is nothing if not thorough. It leaves virtually no slasher film untouched and treats its subject with the utmost integrity. It manages to capture all of the nostalgia fans associate with these films, but at the same time, recognizes the downfalls of the genre and doesn't view everything at hand with rose-tinted glasses. Even still, if you remember the golden age of the slasher film and remember what it was like to be truly disgusted and yet entertained at the same time, "Going To Pieces" will go a long way in unearthing those old feelings as well as providing a substantial education in the genre. It's rare that these films are treated with respect and discussed in-depth, therefore, this is one documentary you won't want to overlook.

As a slasher fan for the majority of my life (my first theatrical horror was 'Jason Goes to Hell' at the age of 6), I thought 'Going to Pieces' would be a fascinating look into the subgenre. I was right.Sampling through dozens of different slashers from all different levels and featuring a collection of some of the best and most influential filmmakers in the slasher subgenre (and other sectors of horror), 'Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film' manages to be simultaneously informative and entertaining. Also, it helped out with a few slasher recommendations for those looking.There are a few problems, however. The editing is spotty, and often just bad. Also, as far as the subject material goes, it really could've and should've gone a little deeper, especially when you have that many great minds of horror in one place. Experienced horror fans won't find a lot of new information, but it is nice having it delivered in a compiled form.Overall, if you're looking for a simple & informative documentary on the history of the slasher flick, this is a good film to see.Final Verdict: 8/10.- -NOTE - If you have not seen the films listed below and do not want them spoiled, I would highly suggest staying away until you do:'April Fool's Day' (1986)'Carrie' (1976)'Friday the 13th' (1980)'Graduation Day' (1981)'Halloween' (1978)'Happy Birthday to Me' (1981)'Last House on the Left' (1972)'A Nightmare on Elm Street' (1984)'Scream' (1996)'Sleepaway Camp' (1983)-AP3-

A really interesting study on the Slasher sub-genre but lacks on profundity on the investigation field.It clearly skips some important movies like "Black Christmas" or "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" because it doesn't gives the respect to them. But that's just my opinion.The featured movies are really well chosen although more footage would be great. Still, this is a movie recommended ONLY FOR FANS of 80's slashers. If you are looking for more interesting Horror movies, look elsewhere.As a fan of 80's Horror I truly enjoyed the movie because I grew up with Jason and company.It was also a great detail to show interviews from important Horror icons from the time such as John Carpenter, Wes Craven, and Sean S. Cunningham.