Throw up the devil horns: feature documentary The History of Metal and Horror celebrates the unholy union of heavy metal and horror, and it’s available to stream on SCREAMBOX.
Delve into the history of the intersecting genres now with the doc exclusively streaming on SCREAMBOX.
The History of Metal and Horror is “The documentary that explores the history of heavy metal music and horror, and how the two genres ultimately crossed paths. Various metal artists share their first introduction to horror, their favorite horror films, their influences, and more. Horror film icons also discuss how their films have influenced the horror genre, their connections to metal artists, and why metal and horror work well together.”
These interviews include notable horror and metal talent that includes John Carpenter, Tom Savini, Gunnar Hansen, Sid Haig, Kane Hodder, Kirk Hammett, Corey Taylor, Alice Cooper, Jonathan Davis, and many more.
Michael Berryman serves as host for this intersection of heavy metal and horror.
The feature documentary is the brainchild of Mike Schiff, who serves as writer, director, producer, director of photography, and editor.
Schiff breaks down the doc into easily digestible chapters, with Berryman leading the charge as host.
In case you missed it, watch the trailer below and get a feel for the examination of how horror and metal influence each other and has evolved over the years. Familiar talking heads recount stories of how the horror genre shaped their music and vice versa. As Slipknot’s Corey Taylor teases, “I’m deathly scared of sharks. My mom took me to see the original Jaws when I was really young and it scarred me for life.”
The History of Metal and Horror received a successful festival run, appearing at beloved genre festivals like Panic Fest and Popcorn Frights before finally arrive home to rent or stream.
Don’t miss the documentary that’s been in the works for years, now available at your finger tips.
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