Surrealistic Nightmares: An In-Depth Look at Walloon Horror Cinema (2025)

Surrealistic Nightmares: An In-Depth Look at Walloon Horror Cinema (2025) poster

After researching the Flemish horror cinema in "Forgotten Scares", director Steve De Roover - with the help of co-director Jérôme Vandewattyne (Spit'N'Split) - digs deeper in the follow-up documentary "Surrealistic Nightmares" and shows the beginning of Walloon horror cinema in the '20s (!) and how the genre evolved during the following years. Through unique experiences from the original cast and crew, horror experts and various genre journalists, a broad and in-depth picture is painted about the one-of-a-kind horror legacy from the French side of Belgium, without forgetting the difficult cinema landscape of this small country with two very different languages. "Surrealistic Nightmares: An In-depth Look at Walloon Horror Cinema" is illustrated by exclusive behind the scene footage, famous film scenes and loads of original promotional artwork.

Director: Steve De Roover
Genre: Horror, Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Oliver Imfeld
Production: Skladanowsky
Country: Belgium
Language: Nederlands, English, Français
Original Language: fr

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sequel

More Films by Director: Steve De Roover
More Films in Genre: Horror, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Surrealistic Nightmares: An In-Depth Look at Walloon Horror Cinema about?
After researching the Flemish horror cinema in "Forgotten Scares", director Steve De Roover - with the help of co-director Jérôme Vandewattyne (Spit'N'Split) - digs deeper in the follow-up documentary "Surrealistic Nightmares" and shows the beginning of Walloon horror cinema in the '20s (!) and how the genre evolved during the following years. Through unique experiences from the original cast and crew, horror experts and various genre journalists, a broad and in-depth picture is painted about the one-of-a-kind horror legacy from the French side of Belgium, without forgetting the difficult cinema landscape of this small country with two very different languages. "Surrealistic Nightmares: An In-depth Look at Walloon Horror Cinema" is illustrated by exclusive behind the scene footage, famous film scenes and loads of original promotional artwork.
Who directed Surrealistic Nightmares: An In-Depth Look at Walloon Horror Cinema?
Surrealistic Nightmares: An In-Depth Look at Walloon Horror Cinema was directed by Steve De Roover.
Who stars in Surrealistic Nightmares: An In-Depth Look at Walloon Horror Cinema?
Surrealistic Nightmares: An In-Depth Look at Walloon Horror Cinema stars Guillermo del Toro, Pascal Laugier, Xavier Gens, Fabrice Du Welz, Hélène Cattet, Bruno Forzani.
How long is Surrealistic Nightmares: An In-Depth Look at Walloon Horror Cinema?
Surrealistic Nightmares: An In-Depth Look at Walloon Horror Cinema has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Surrealistic Nightmares: An In-Depth Look at Walloon Horror Cinema?
Surrealistic Nightmares: An In-Depth Look at Walloon Horror Cinema is a Horror, Documentary film.
Where was Surrealistic Nightmares: An In-Depth Look at Walloon Horror Cinema produced?
Surrealistic Nightmares: An In-Depth Look at Walloon Horror Cinema was produced in Belgium.