Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows (2007)
The story behind the master of psychological terror.
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.
Director: Kent Jones
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: September 2, 2007
Cast
- Martin Scorsese - Narrator (voice)
- Elias Koteas - Val Lewton (voice)
- Glen Gabbard - Self
- Roger Corman - Self
- Ann Carter - Self
- Kiyoshi Kurosawa - Self
- Geoffrey O'Brien - Self
- Alexander Nemerov - Self
- Val Lewton - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Bobby Shepard
Editing: Kristen Huntley
Production: Turner Entertainment Co., Sikelia Productions, Turner Classic Movies
Country: United States of America
Language: Français, 日本語, English
Original Language: en
Keywords
movie business
More Films by Director: Kent Jones
More Films in Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows about?
- 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.
- Who directed Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows?
- Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows was directed by Kent Jones.
- Who stars in Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows?
- Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows stars Martin Scorsese, Elias Koteas, Glen Gabbard, Roger Corman, Ann Carter, Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
- How long is Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows?
- Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows?
- Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
- Where was Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows produced?
- Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows was produced in United States of America.