From my favorite movies..

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

It was very interesting to see how the Scream Queens got their start in the business. Some by accident, and others because it is easier to get in the film business through horror.One of the most interesting discussions was on nudity and how they dealt with the call for it in the film. Some would not do it, and others saw it as normal. Debbie Rochon gives a great talk on the subject by explaining how natural it is in Europe. I especially liked the point that we need to quit focusing on 19-year-old bodies, as European actresses do nudity at any age.The subject of money and exploitation comes up frequently. It is apparent that they are not paid well for these roles. As Rochon said, she can do 25 movies in a year and still not pay all her bills.It is fascinating to share some time with these beauties and listen to what made them what they are today.

Something To Scream About (2003) ** 1/2 (out of 4) This doc takes a look at various "Scream Queens" that work in the direct to video market. There were some interesting stories from the cast members but there's nothing overly great or anything that should make people rush out and see it. It was nice seeing some of the former teens of horror as adults.I think this period in the horror genre is a very interesting one but this documentary doesn't do it too much justice. There's a good movie to be made about this era but this one here will have to do until another is made.

I got this video because my favorite b actress Lilith Stabs is in it but was very disappointed with the coverage given to her by the producer. We are treated at length to Julie Strain pretending she is disgusted at requests for nudity when that is the only reason she has made a name in the scene. Just about every b actress today will drop their clothing to get cast. Lilith Stabs has made it plain in interviews all over the place that she does not do nudity. Perhaps this is a big part of the reason she winds up in crappy productions like Bad Movie Police or Severe Injuries where her roles are small & do not give her a chance to show her natural ability. Her first few movies were tailored to her highly erotic fetish persona & she was fabulous in them. Her looks & body are far superior to any of the whining primadonnas in this production.

Do we really need to hear the thoughts and feelings on life from a group of females who's claim to fame is merely the fact that they're aesthetically pleasing to the eye and/or know how to scream rather well? In theory no, it shouldn't be that high on the agenda for someone to watch. However in practice, it is an informative watch that any horror fan will want to watch, if not one to actively go out of your way to seek out. True, some of it MAY be, nay IS a tad pretentious (a constant falling of most, if not all feature length documentaries of any stripe).I'd like to say that it was kept to a bare minimum, but that's not the case. However, that being said, as a horror fan, I still found it interesting. Could the subject matter been handled better? That's debatable, but I'm on the side that it all come out well enough.My Grade: C+ Where I saw it: Showtime