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Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows

Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows

Documentary
2007, Movie, 1h 17min
Martin Scorsese narrates this tribute to Val Lewton, the producer of a series of memorable low-budget horror films for RKO Studios. Raised by his mother and his aunt, his films often included strong female characters who find themselves in difficult situations and who have to grow up quickly. He is best remembered for the horror films he made at RKO starting in 1940. Starting with only a title - his first was The Cat People - he would meticulously oversee every aspect of the film's completion. Although categorized as horror films, his films never showed a monster, leaving it all to the viewers imagination, assisted by music, mood and lighting.
Country: United States
Director:
Kent Jones
Cast:
Roger Corman,
Martin Scorsese,
Kiyoshi Kurosawa,
Elias Koteas
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Kent Jones
Director
Kent Jones
Writer
Roger Corman
As Self
Martin Scorsese
As Narrator (voice)
Elias Koteas
As Val Lewton (voice)
Val Lewton
As Self
Ann Carter
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Discover the story of Val Lewton, a master of horror cinema, who created a series of unforgettable films on a shoestring budget. Raised by strong women, his movies often feature empowered females in perilous situations. Starting with The Cat People, Lewton meticulously supervised every aspect of his films, leaving the monsters to the viewers' imagination. With the help of music, mood, and lighting, Lewton's horror films have become timeless classics.

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