The American Scream

Name: The American Scream
Genre: Documentary
Released: October 26, 2012
Duration: 91 min

2012

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Brainstorm Media | Release Date: October 26, 2012 | Not Rated

Summary: Every Halloween, sleepy Fairhaven, Massachusetts erupts with the most ambitiously creative spookery in the world. Endless styrofoam tombstones and backyard beasts come courtesy of a few supremely dedicated local "home haunters" who've devoted their lives to the art of handmade monstermaking. In this surprisingly touching documentary, TheEvery Halloween, sleepy Fairhaven, Massachusetts erupts with the most ambitiously creative spookery in the world. Endless styrofoam tombstones and backyard beasts come courtesy of a few supremely dedicated local "home haunters" who've devoted their lives to the art of handmade monstermaking. In this surprisingly touching documentary, The American Scream follows three of these horrific households to uncover the triumphs and tragedies that come with carrying the blackened banner of true Halloween spirit. (Brainstorm Media)… Expand

Director: Michael Stephenson

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 91 min

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IndieWire Eric Kohn

Oct 23, 2012

Think "Death of a Salesman" with demons. Read full review

Roger Ebert

Oct 24, 2012

You've seen houses with pumpkins in the windows and skeletons hanging from the trees, but you may never have seen such elaborate displays as the ones constructed by Victor Bariteau, Manny Souza, and Matthew and Richard Brodeur. Read full review

Ernest Hardy

Oct 23, 2012

Though not must-see cinema, it is entertaining and affecting. Read full review

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