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Terror in the Aisles

Play trailer Poster for Terror in the Aisles R,  1984,  1h 25m,  Horror Play Trailer Watchlist
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67% Tomatometer 9 Reviews 53% Popcornmeter 500+ Ratings
Donald Pleasence and Nancy Allen narrate this collection of snippets from landmark horror, crime and science-fiction films from the 1930s to the 1980s. Classic movies such as "The Exorcist" and "Friday the 13th" are featured, accompanied by Allen and Pleasence's explanations of different concepts in the genre. Alfred Hitchcock, whose films "Psycho" and "The Birds" are featured, also makes an appearance, using his expertise to deconstruct the means by which to build tension.
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Peter Stack San Francisco Chronicle Dec 8, 2025
2.5/4
Good for a chuckle or two. Go to Full Review
James Berardinelli ReelViews Feb 20, 2024
2.5/4
In the 21st century, this is a throw-away but what it offered at the time of its release was substantial. Go to Full Review
Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Nov 1, 2014
[Director] Kuehn's documentary is a thrilling and excellent celebration of horror and the movie theater community... Go to Full Review
Scott Weinberg FEARnet Sep 15, 2011
4/5
A forgotten little treasure for old-school horror fans. Go to Full Review
Film Threat Nov 4, 2008
3.5/5
Rob Thomas Capital Times (Madison, WI) Apr 21, 2006
1/5
Before there was DVD, people actually paid money to watch these slapped-together clip jobs. Go to Full Review
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Kylo S Oct 23, 2016 es un documental de películas de terror.. que pereza.
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Andrew J. Kuehn

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Donald Pleasence

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Nancy Allen

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Terror in the Aisles

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Synopsis Donald Pleasence and Nancy Allen narrate this collection of snippets from landmark horror, crime and science-fiction films from the 1930s to the 1980s. Classic movies such as "The Exorcist" and "Friday the 13th" are featured, accompanied by Allen and Pleasence's explanations of different concepts in the genre. Alfred Hitchcock, whose films "Psycho" and "The Birds" are featured, also makes an appearance, using his expertise to deconstruct the means by which to build tension.
Director
Andrew J. Kuehn
Rating
R
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 15, 2012
Runtime
1h 25m
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