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Filmmaker David Weiner has a rather sunny disposition, but he’s spent the last few years in search of darkness.

The documentarian and veteran entertainment journalist is putting the final touches on In Search of Darkness: Part III, the concluding chapter in a trilogy of documentaries that explores the horror films of the 1980s (both the obscure and the classic).

The In Search of Darkness films, as well as Weiner’s sci-fi focused In Search of Tomorrow, have gained a small but dedicated fanbase, which has contributed to the funding of the films.

“We’re making this directly for the superfans who are in from the very beginning, helping define our trajectory,” Weiner tells The Hollywood Reporter.

Weiner never imagined he’d make a third installment of In Search of Darkness. After all, the previous two each topped four hours, so what more...

The ultimate ’80s horror doc finishes out the trilogy with In Search of Darkness: Part III, now available exclusively at 80sHorrorDoc.com until Midnight Pst on October 31st!

Grab your copy now and exclusively watch the Part III trailer below!

In Search of Darkness Part III is a five-plus-hour exploration of a time when horror filmmaking exploded thanks to cable TV and the home video revolution.

Packed with quality film clips and interviews, the long-form ‘80s-era documentary dives into 79 impactful and controversial films of the decade, from direct-to-video and shot-on-video bottom-shelf favorites to unsung drive-in and theatrical releases.

Presented in a year-by-year format (1980-1989) alongside larger-context chapters, the superdoc explores the rise of indie horror filmmakers amid the home video boom; the horror backlash during the Satanic Panic; Heavy Metal in horror; marginalization in mainstream content; the influence of Mexican, European, Canadian and Asian horror; the flexibility of the horror...

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A week ago, genre fans descended upon San Diego Comic-Con to catch glimpses of films from Marvel and DC. Even those who didn’t attend were treated to trailers released online, instantly available in this glutenous age of fandom when publications — including this one — cover the ins and outs of sci-fi, superhero and horror films.

But back in the 1980s, audiences had to be patient. They had to wait, having nothing more than a movie poster to whet their appetites. Title. Tagline. Image. That was it, until the trailer eventually arrived (also in theaters).

The new documentary In Search of Darkness dives into the biggest ’80s sci-fi movies, and along the way it explores the way the theater lobby helped build anticipation for films such as The Wrath of Khan, Blade Runner and more.

The documentary hails from director David Weiner, a veteran...

"In Search of Tomorrow" is a new doc feature written and directed by David A. Weiner, taking the viewer on a year-by-year deep dive into science fiction films of the 1980's, including "Star Wars", "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan", "Blade Runner", "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", "Back to the Future", "Dune", "RoboCop", "Aliens", "Tron", "WarGames", "The Terminator", "Ghostbusters", "Predator", "Akira", "The Road Warrior", "The Abyss", "Short Circuit" and a whole lot more:

"...the doc features original interviews of key '80's sci-fi filmmakers, actors, special-effects and visual effects masters, as well as tech advisors, authors, influencers, composers and visionaries. Interspersed between the yearly timelines is a wide range of chapters that delve deeper into the intricacies of specific aspects of the movies including, worldbuilding, storytelling, character definition and costume design..."  

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"In Search of Tomorrow" is a new doc feature written and directed by David A. Weiner, taking the viewer on a year-by-year deep dive into science fiction films of the 1980's, including "Star Wars", "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan", "Blade Runner", "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", "Back to the Future", "Dune", "RoboCop", "Aliens", "Tron", "WarGames", "The Terminator", "Ghostbusters", "Predator", "Akira", "The Road Warrior", "The Abyss", "Short Circuit" and a whole lot more:

"...the doc features original interviews of key '80's sci-fi filmmakers, actors, special-effects and visual effects masters, as well as tech advisors, authors, influencers, composers and visionaries. Interspersed between the yearly timelines is a wide range of chapters that delve deeper into the intricacies of specific aspects of the movies including, worldbuilding, storytelling, character definition and costume design..."  

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"That was extraordinary filmmaking, man." This documentary is finally releasing soon! Check it out. We've been posting a new trailer every year over the last few years for this 80s nostalgia documentary In Search of Tomorrow, and it's finally out in April. Journalist / filmmaker David A. Weiner's follow-up to his doc about 80s horror In Search of Darkness, this focuses on the treasure trove of science fiction films made in the 80s. "A five-hour-long retrospective of '80s sci-fi movies featuring interviews with actors, directors, writers, SFX experts, and composers." This epic, four minute new trailer features a sampling of interviews spliced with footage from all of your 80s favorites including Star Trek, The Last Starfighter, Bill & Ted, Flight of the Navigator, Tron, Bttf, Weird Science, Starman, Innerspace, and many others. I hope this will be worth the wait! As long as the interviews are good, it should be worthwhile.

"There will never be another time like it. Ever." More 80s sci-fi!! A second promo trailer has launched for the nostalgia documentary In Search of Tomorrow, journalist / filmmaker David A. Weiner's follow-up to his doc about 80s horror called In Search of Darkness. In Search of Tomorrow focuses on the treasure trove of science fiction films made in the 80s. "A four-hour-plus retrospective of '80s sci-fi movies featuring interviews with actors, directors, writers, SFX experts, and composers." We featured a trailer last year, but now they've got over 75+ interviews taped, and tons of stories / revelations. This trailer features just a taste of the interviews spliced with footage from all of your favorites including Star Trek, The Last Starfighter, Bill & Ted, Flight of the Navigator, Tron, Earth Girls Are Easy, Weird Science, Starman, Innerspace, and many others. They're running one last Indiegogo campaign with final plans to release in December this year.

Featuring: Tom Atkins, Doug Bradley, John Bloom, John Carpenter, Stuart Gordon, Joe Dante, Mick Garris, Nick Castle, Heather Langenkamp | Written and Directed by David A. Weiner

I do love a documentary. I love a horror documentary, too, and so when I signed up to Shudder I couldn’t resist a chance to check out In Search of Darkness. An epic, four hour and twenty minute long look at 80s horror films, this is a phenomenal film, a love-letter to the genre we love so dearly, the genre that has given us nightmares and excited us with blood and guts for our lifetimes.

Director and writer David A. Weiner has compiled a mass of interviewees here as we make our way through the 1980s as various actors, directors, fans and horror creators discuss a whole tapestry of films. From John Carpenter, Stuart Gordon, Joe Dante, Mick Garris and various other directors,...

Horror is in a class all its own, as we adoring fans know so well. Horror creates a film experience that can’t be replicated in any other space. Horror sits on the razor’s edge of innovation, making note of the line of decency before dancing across it. Politically, culturally, and in its very construction, horror is a bold and brassy corner of the film world. In Search of Darkness offers one of the most comprehensive journeys into every lovely facet of the genre, with over four hours of history and commentary to get swept up in!

In Search of Darkness chronologically investigates the best of the horror genre, from major theatrical releases to straight-to-video treasures, through its Golden Age, the 1980s. If it’s a subject that horror touches, it’s lovingly turned over and explored with all the care of an art historian and the fervor of the ultimate fan.

In Search of Tomorrow is nostalgic journey through '80s sci-fi films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artists who made them and by those who were inspired to turn their visions into reality.

"This documentary will be our love-letter to the Sci-Fi films we grew up with; the films that dared to ask, 'what if?' and offered us a vision of future technology, society, and culture that simultaneously delighted, amazed and scared us."

In Search of Tomorrow is directed by journalist / cinephile / filmmaker David A. Weiner, following up his other nostalgia documentary In Search of Darkness (about 80s horror films) previously.

Produced by Jessica Dwyer and David A. Weiner; exec produced by Robin Block.

"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe...!" Get ready to go back to the 80s! A full-length promo trailer has debuted for the remembrance documentary In Search of Tomorrow, journalist / filmmaker David A. Weiner's follow-up to his doc about 80s horror called In Search of Darkness. In Search of Tomorrow is all about the iconic science fiction films made in the 80s. "A four-hour-plus retrospective of ‘80s sci-fi movies featuring interviews with actors, directors, writers, SFX experts, and composers." The doc film will explore a wide range of topics and issues, including film production & worldbuilding, genre mixing, social / political context, SFX, and more. This new trailer features a bunch of clips & footage from all of your favorite 80s sci-fi classics: Blade Runner, E.T., Star Trek, Tron, Back to the Future, WarGames, Star Wars, Aliens, Bill & Ted, The Thing, Ghostbusters, Mad Max, and plenty more. So many superb films from the 80s!

As a young man of about 11 years of age, I first truly discovered the magic of the movies. It was more than just the youthful awe of watching cartoons and fun family films. It was shortly after seeing Who Framed Roger Rabbit, my first motion picture in an actual movie theater, that I began to realize there was more to this than what meets the eye. The “how did they do this bug” really started to settle into my imagination and I haven’t turned back since.

From that moment in time, I found I could not satisfy my endless appetite for movies. Granted, my taste was relatively limited at first to PG and PG-13 titles, for the most obvious of reasons, but that would not last long. Before I knew it, I was “discovering” R-rated films and expanding my taste into action, horror and science-fiction fare. From there, the sky was the limit.

Where does Freddy Krueger rank in your list of top 80s horror villains? In a new clip from In Search of Darkness, Heather Langenkamp, Ken Sagoes, Barbara Crampton, and more discuss what makes Robert Englund's Nightmare on Elm Street character so iconic!

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

The Howling vs. An American Werewolf in London—which one had the best transformation effects? Check out this new clip from In Search of Darkness to see what some of the documentary's interviewees think!

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

If you missed out on the initial offering of In Search of Darkness,...

To celebrate the limited edition Collector's Edition of In Search of Darkness (which is available through midnight tonight), a new trailer for the ’80s horror documentary has been released as a Halloween treat!

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition...

Director Stuart Gordon and co-stars Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton discuss their H.P. Lovecraft adaptation From Beyond in the latest clip from the upcoming ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness!

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors...

The legendary Larry Cohen discusses the message of his 1985 film The Stuff in the latest clip from the upcoming ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness!

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors Edition that includes a Blu-Ray or DVD,...

Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining (including its unforgettable performance by Jack Nicholson) is featured in the latest clip from the upcoming ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness!

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition...

The iconic head explosion scene from Scanners is discussed by Slipknot's Corey Taylor, Daily Dead Managing Editor and author Heather Wixson, and Fright Rags founder Ben Scrivens in this exclusive clip from the upcoming ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness!

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

Recently, it...

The practical effects and daring storyline of The Blob remake are featured in this latest clip from the upcoming ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness!

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors Edition that includes a Blu-Ray or DVD,...

“No tears, please… it’s a waste of good suffering.” In the latest clip from the ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness, Doug Bradley discusses playing the terrifying character of Pinhead in Clive Barker's Hellraiser.

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

Recently, it was revealed that there's...

Re-Animator director Stuart Gordon, producer Brian Yuzna, and actors Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton discuss their iconic 1985 horror movie in the latest clip from the ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness.

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors...

Fangoria Editor-in-Chief Phil Nobile Jr. reflects on David Cronenberg's The Fly in this latest clip from the ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness.

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors Edition that includes a Blu-Ray or DVD,...

In this exclusive clip from the ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness, Caroline Williams (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2), Kelli Maroney (Night of the Comet), and Fangoria Editor-in-Chief Phil Nobile Jr. discuss their thoughts on the popular ’80s horror phrase "the final girl."

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

In this new clip from the ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness, legendary director Joe Dante discusses filming the iconic bar scene in the beloved holiday horror comedy Gremlins!

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors Edition that includes a Blu-Ray or DVD,...

Where does Freddy Krueger rank in your list of top 80s horror villains? In a new clip from In Search of Darkness, Heather Langenkamp, Ken Sagoes, Barbara Crampton, and more discuss what makes Robert Englund's Nightmare on Elm Street character so iconic!

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

In a new The Lost Boys clip from In Search of Darkness, Alex Winter (who played Marko) discusses living like a vampire while filming the beloved 1987 horror film!

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors Edition that includes a Blu-Ray or DVD,...

In a new clip from In Search of Darkness, legendary horror host Joe Bob Briggs, Fangoria Editor-in-Chief Phil Nobile Jr., and Good Bad Flicks host Cecil Trachenburg discuss the "upside-down slasher" elements of Robert Hiltzik's groundbreaking 1983 film, Sleepaway Camp.

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

Recently, it was...

In two new clips from In Search of Darkness, John Carpenter and Actor Keith David discuss filming the on-screen fight between Frank (Keith David) and Nada (Roddy Piper) in They Live, and they talk about their favorite scenes from The Thing!

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

Recently, it...

The Howling vs. American Werewolf in London – which one had the best transformation effects? Check out this new clip from In Search of Darkness to see what some of the cast think!

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors...

Fourteen Stephen King adaptations were released during the 1980s. Can you name them all? Today, we have a brand new clip from In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary discussing Stephen King film adaptations, including Creepshow and Cujo.

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.

Recently, it was...

No matter what kind of genre fan you are, there’s no doubt that the eighties were the most iconic era in cinema. I grew up in the eighties and that’s when I was finally able to express myself as a horror fan, so eighties horror movies have a very special place in my heart. Thanks […]

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Today, we have a brand new clip from In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary with Friday the 13th director Sean S. Cunningham, Composer Harry Manfredini, and actors Robbi Morgan and Kane Hodder discussing the franchise.

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness made its premiere at Beyond Fest last night.

Recently, it was revealed...

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness made its premiere at Beyond Fest last night.

Today, it's been revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors Edition that includes a Blu-Ray or DVD, Poster, Enamel Pin, Postcard and an opportunity to be featured in the credits. The package will only be available during the month of October,...

It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.

Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness will make its world premiere at Beyond Fest this Halloween season.

In Search of Darkness will screen at Los Angeles' Egyptian Theater on Sunday, October 6th at 6:00pm. We have the official festival trailer and press release with more details below, and to learn more about the world premiere screening,...

Once again honoring the horror genre's past while celebrating its present, Beyond Fest returns with another jaw-dropping lineup of screenings and special guests this fall in Los Angeles, with a full lineup that includes Richard Stanley's Color Out of Space, the zombie comedy Little Monsters, the ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness, a 10th anniversary celebration of Jennifer's Body (with Karyn Kusama and Megan Fox in attendance), a 4K restoration of Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead, a director's cut of The Exorcist (with William Friedkin in attendance), Joe Bob Briggs' one-man show How Rednecks Saved Hollywood, and the Tom Atkins triple feature of The Fog, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, and Night of the Creeps.

We have the official press release with the full Beyond Fest 2019 lineup below, and to learn more, visit the festival's official website.

Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – Tuesday, September 3, 2019 - Beyond Fest,...

The Hollywood-based genre festival Beyond Fest on Tuesday unveiled its 2019 lineup, which kicks off September 25 with the double feature Color Out of Space from Richard Stanley and Adam Egypt Mortimer’s Daniel Isn’t Real. It kicks off a slate of 39 features including three world premieres, two U.S. premieres and 17 West Coast premieres.

The fest runs through October 8, when it wraps with Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers. Screenings will be held at Hollywood’s Egyptian Theatre, with the 14-day fest acting as a fundraiser for the nonprofit American Cinematheque.

Other pics on the slate include the Cannes Palme d’Or winner Parasite, Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit, Netflix’s Dolemite Is My Name starring Eddie Murphy, Elijah Wood’s directorial debut Come to Daddy and the Sundance horror pic The Lodge. The world premieres are the Tim Heidecker- and Gregg Turkington-starring Mister America and David A. Weiner...

Like many of you, I grew up watching the incredible horror films of the ‘80s. There are so many horror movies from that era that have stuck with me throughout my life. There’s something about those films, a spirit to them that Hollywood has not really been able to replicate. They are a product of their time, and there’s a new documentary coming out called In Search of Darkness that pays tribute to these films and the fandom.

The doc is said to be the "definitive 80s horror documentary" that’s "bringing the Horror community together to celebrate the most iconic era in cinema history."

The film was directed by journalist and cinephile David A. Weiner, and it explores the '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers, and SFX teams who brought them to life. It also explores the impact that these movies had on cinema.

"That sense of mortal fear is what the quintessence of horror is about." A trailer has launched for an indie doc titled In Search of Darkness, described as the "definitive 80s horror documentary" that is "bringing the Horror community together to celebrate the most iconic era in cinema history." Directed by journalist / cinephile David A. Weiner, the doc is an exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers, and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on cinema. Featuring interviews with people including Keith David, Joe Dante, Heather Langenkamp, Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Greg Nicotero, Bill Moseley, Kane Hodder, Sean S. Cunningham, and many others. There are quite a few cinema history, and specifically horror, documentaries being made. This one looks like it'd be a great double feature with Horror Noire, which was released quite recently as well. Enjoy. Here's the official promo trailer for David A.