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Last modified: Oct. 23, 2012

The American Scream

Release Date: Friday, October 5, 2012 LA Only

In a small Massachusetts community, three Halloween-obsessed households transform into neighbor-terrifying supernatural wonderlands in this documentary.

Director: Michael Stephenson

Not Rated Documentary N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
Every Halloween, sleepy Fairhaven, Massachusetts erupts with the most ambitiously creative spookery in the world. Endless styrofoam tombstones and backyard beasts come courtesy of a few supremely dedicated local "home haunters" who've devoted their lives to the art of handmade monstermaking. The American Scream follow s three of these horrific households to uncover the triumphs and tragedies that come with carrying the blackened banner of true Halloween spirit.
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Who is making The American Scream – Crew List

A look at The American Scream behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Michael Stephenson last helmed Best Worst Movie and Destroy.

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Production – What we know about the The American Scream

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  • Best Picture in the Documentary Features category - Fantastic Fest 2012

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The American Scream was released in Los Angeles on Friday, October 5 , 2012. There were 17 17 other movies released on the same date, including Taken 2, Frankenweenie and Butter.

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  • Set the MPAA rating to NR

  • Changed the US film release date from October 13, 2012 to October 5, 2012

  • Added the US TV release date of October 28, 2012

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