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Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows

Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows

Score: 6.9

Genre: Documentary, TV Movie

Year: 2007-09-02

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.

Actors:

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

Elias Koteas

Elias Koteas

Glen Gabbard

Glen Gabbard

Roger Corman

Roger Corman

Ann Carter

Ann Carter

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