Malek Akkad
Malek Akkad is an American film producer and director. He is the son of the late Moustapha Akkad, executive producer of the original Halloween franchise. After his father’s passing, he kept the franchise going, executive producing both of Rob Zombie’s Halloween remakes, as... Read full bio →
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Free Fall
An employee, working for Gault Capital in L.A, gets targeted by a ruthless assassin and locked in the elevator after she uncovers a chilling secret.
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
This historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins with Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Prom Night. The films' directors, writers, producers, and special effects creators comment on the films' making and success. During the Reagan years, the films get gorier, budgets get smaller, and their appeal wanes.