Adicionar um enredo no seu idiomaActresses best known for the power of their lungs in horror classics and cult favorites discuss what it's like to work within the B-movie industry and have a career based in horror.Actresses best known for the power of their lungs in horror classics and cult favorites discuss what it's like to work within the B-movie industry and have a career based in horror.Actresses best known for the power of their lungs in horror classics and cult favorites discuss what it's like to work within the B-movie industry and have a career based in horror.
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Debra De Liso
- Self
- (as Debra DeLiso)
Jason Paul Collum
- Self
- (não creditado)
George A. Romero
- Self
- (cenas de arquivo)
- (não creditado)
John A. Russo
- Self
- (cenas de arquivo)
- (não creditado)
Lizzy Strain
- Self
- (não creditado)
Russell Streiner
- Self
- (cenas de arquivo)
- (não creditado)
Avaliações em destaque
J.R. Bookwalter's Tempe Entertainment scares up this documentary tapping the experiences of several horror starlets (aka 'Scream Queens'). Brinke Stevens (a scream queen in her own right) is mistress of ceremonies that includes interviews with: Julie Strain (Penthouse Pet, Heavy Metal 2000), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Debbie Rochon (Dead & Rotting), Judith O'Dea (the original Night of the Living Dead), Denice Duff (Subspecies 2 + 3) and a few others.
Although it isn't a detailed study of the iconic screen scream queen (say that 6 times fast) 'Something' do a pretty decent job portraying the mantel from the actresses' perspectives and experiences. Not strictly a 'talking head' piece it's peppered with clips, footage and photos. Most of the usual topics are addressed: nudity, violence and the inevitable effect the genre has on 'normal' people. 'Scream' is a solid view for the fanboy in all of us.
Although it isn't a detailed study of the iconic screen scream queen (say that 6 times fast) 'Something' do a pretty decent job portraying the mantel from the actresses' perspectives and experiences. Not strictly a 'talking head' piece it's peppered with clips, footage and photos. Most of the usual topics are addressed: nudity, violence and the inevitable effect the genre has on 'normal' people. 'Scream' is a solid view for the fanboy in all of us.
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
My Grade: C+
Where I saw it: Showtime
Something to Scream About (2003)
*** (out of 4)
Brinke Stevens hosts this documentary that takes a look at various Scream Queens as we hear their stories on how they got into the business, their thoughts on what is required of them, their fans and of course their thoughts on the films themselves. Those interviewed include Stevens, Julie Strain, Judith O'Dea, Lilith Stabs, Debra DeLiso and Felissa Rose.
If you're a fan of these Scream Queens then you'll certainly want to check this documentary out. Running just over a hour, the documentary does a pretty good job at covering a wide range of topics including the stuff I mentioned but also that subject of nudity, which is one major thing that runs through a lot of horror movies.
The film features some fun interviews including the stuff with Rose and O'Dea who are of course best known for their roles in SLEEPAWAY CAMP and NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. Both of them tell some great stories about seeing those films for the first time as well as what they did after those movies.
The film certainly would have been better had it been a bit more detailed. At just 65-minutes the film is obviously rather short and to the point but a bit more details would have been nice. Even with that said, the film is still very much worth watching if you're a fan of the actresses.
*** (out of 4)
Brinke Stevens hosts this documentary that takes a look at various Scream Queens as we hear their stories on how they got into the business, their thoughts on what is required of them, their fans and of course their thoughts on the films themselves. Those interviewed include Stevens, Julie Strain, Judith O'Dea, Lilith Stabs, Debra DeLiso and Felissa Rose.
If you're a fan of these Scream Queens then you'll certainly want to check this documentary out. Running just over a hour, the documentary does a pretty good job at covering a wide range of topics including the stuff I mentioned but also that subject of nudity, which is one major thing that runs through a lot of horror movies.
The film features some fun interviews including the stuff with Rose and O'Dea who are of course best known for their roles in SLEEPAWAY CAMP and NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. Both of them tell some great stories about seeing those films for the first time as well as what they did after those movies.
The film certainly would have been better had it been a bit more detailed. At just 65-minutes the film is obviously rather short and to the point but a bit more details would have been nice. Even with that said, the film is still very much worth watching if you're a fan of the actresses.
This is a documentary that was recommended to me via the algorithms on Tubi. I also didn't realize that I saw it streaming on Screambox as well. What made me pull the trigger is that while watching another doc and this one was brought. Brinke Stevens is the host here as well and it is made by Tempe Entertainment, who also did the Shock Cinema series.
What I like about this documentary even more than the ones I keep referencing is that they have an interesting grouping of scream queens to talk about their experiences getting into making movies, things they've gone through both good and bad while working as well as a vibe of where they think things will go. This last one is more about their individual careers, or at the least, what they're willing to do for it.
We get the likes of Debbie Rochon, Julie Strain, Judith O'Dea, Ariauna Albright, Brandi Burkett, Debra De Liso, Denice Duff, Felissa Rose and Lilith Stabe. Like I've already said, it is interesting to have a cross section like this because Rochon has done upwards of almost 300 films as of writing this. She refuses to do nudity. Then you have Strain who acknowledges she's not a good actor and didn't have the training, but she had no issues with getting naked. That is something I love here is just hearing how all these women were able to work like they have. Some feel they've been taken advantage of, or at least stood up to people that tried to. It is both inspiring and other times heartbreaking.
I'll then finish out with talking about the filmmaking techniques. I did like that this starts with giving us the different topics that will be covered. It then is edited where we'll jump between the different actors, sometimes mirroring similar experiences where others will be the opposite. It does make it feel jumbled at times. There is footage edited in to help show things they're saying, that's a good touch. It just falls a bit short. Still worth a watch if you're a horror fan and interested in learning more about what goes into being a scream queen.
My Rating: 6.5 out of 10.
What I like about this documentary even more than the ones I keep referencing is that they have an interesting grouping of scream queens to talk about their experiences getting into making movies, things they've gone through both good and bad while working as well as a vibe of where they think things will go. This last one is more about their individual careers, or at the least, what they're willing to do for it.
We get the likes of Debbie Rochon, Julie Strain, Judith O'Dea, Ariauna Albright, Brandi Burkett, Debra De Liso, Denice Duff, Felissa Rose and Lilith Stabe. Like I've already said, it is interesting to have a cross section like this because Rochon has done upwards of almost 300 films as of writing this. She refuses to do nudity. Then you have Strain who acknowledges she's not a good actor and didn't have the training, but she had no issues with getting naked. That is something I love here is just hearing how all these women were able to work like they have. Some feel they've been taken advantage of, or at least stood up to people that tried to. It is both inspiring and other times heartbreaking.
I'll then finish out with talking about the filmmaking techniques. I did like that this starts with giving us the different topics that will be covered. It then is edited where we'll jump between the different actors, sometimes mirroring similar experiences where others will be the opposite. It does make it feel jumbled at times. There is footage edited in to help show things they're saying, that's a good touch. It just falls a bit short. Still worth a watch if you're a horror fan and interested in learning more about what goes into being a scream queen.
My Rating: 6.5 out of 10.
Jason Paul Collum got it right with this one, a documentary probing the scream queen phenomenon that tackles real topics instead of going the easy route with hot tubs and lingering cheesecake shots.
Collum reveals all the actresses interviewed to be intelligent and sensible, something that goes against the popular ideology of the scream queen since the 1980's. Fans should be pleased to see that the public will learn that there's more to their favorite actresses then just good looks - brains too.
Topics range from public perception of their respective personas to enjoyment of the genre that made them famous. Some of the ladies look back on their time with fondness while others seem to have some disdain for where the industry is headed.
Well worth tracking down.
Collum reveals all the actresses interviewed to be intelligent and sensible, something that goes against the popular ideology of the scream queen since the 1980's. Fans should be pleased to see that the public will learn that there's more to their favorite actresses then just good looks - brains too.
Topics range from public perception of their respective personas to enjoyment of the genre that made them famous. Some of the ladies look back on their time with fondness while others seem to have some disdain for where the industry is headed.
Well worth tracking down.
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