New documentary arriving in February
A nostalgic homage to the glory days of the late night horror shows, American Scary, comes to DVD on February 17th from Cinema Libre Studio.
The documentary, from John E. Hudgens and Sandy Clark, looks at hte birth of the art of the television horror host in the late 1950s and its rise to popularity.
Before syndicated programming and cable were introduced, hosts of locally produced shows were a staple of television. Local programs, such as “Creature Feature” and “Mystery Science Theatre 3000,” launched a spectacle of beloved kooky TV personalities, who will forever belong in the horror “crypt of fame” with their unforgettable farcical make-up, grimy costumes, grotesque props, and even freakishly altered bodies.
American Scary features extensive interviews with such icons like Zacherley, Vampira and Ghoulardki and the fans who adored them. The hosts touch on the genre’s beginnings, the ups and downs of ’60s and ’70s, and modern revivals.
For more details and a trailer visit AmericanScary.com.
Source: Cinema Libre Studio
