An examination into the nature of 1960s-'70s horror films, the artists involved, and how they reflected contemporary society.

Horror films have often been more than simple scares. At their best, they reflect society's anxiety's and concerns. In this film, major horror film makers such as George Romero and Tobe Hooper discuss the creation of their films in the 1960s and '70s and how they related to contemporary events while interviewed intellectuals give their own opinions.—Kenneth Chisholm ([email protected])