Forgotten Scares: An In-depth Look at Flemish Horror Cinema (2017)

Name: Forgotten Scares: An In-depth Look at Flemish Horror Cinema
Genre: Documentary, Horror
Released: 2017
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Jan Verheyen, Jonas Govaerts, Harry Kümel, Rob Van Eyck, Johan Vandewoestijne

1h 36m Belgium

Documentary Horror

Plot

"Forgotten Scares" delves into the roots of Flemish horror cinema, tracing its evolution since the 1970s and exploring its promising future. This documentary uncovers a treasure trove of overlooked and incomplete genre films, showcasing a variety of styles, including splatter, gore, post-apocalyptic tales, slasher flicks, and nazisploitation. Through interviews with directors, producers, composers, and actors, viewers gain insight into these hidden gems. The narrative is enhanced by rare behind-the-scenes footage, iconic film clips, production stills, promotional artwork, and exclusive videos from filmmakers, creating a captivating homage to Belgium's unique contributions to horror.

Cast

Jan Verheyen Jonas Govaerts Harry Kümel Rob Van Eyck Johan Vandewoestijne Léon Paul De Bruyn Eline Kuppens Pieter Van Hees Pierre Drouot Sven de Ridder Danielle Detremmerie Jacques Verbist Jeroen Dumoulein Michel Sabbe Eric Feremans