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Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows

The story behind the master of psychological terror.

6.9(19)20071h 17m1

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.

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French
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Director

Kent Jones

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Kent Jones

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United States of America

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  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereTelluride Film Festival2 Sept 2007
    • TVNR14 Jan 2008

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Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows was released on 2 September 2007.

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