THE PIT presents Award-Winning Documentary 'The History Of Metal And Horror'

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“In a way, ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ is about the end of the world, and I think that might be why Leatherface and ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ are so appealing in heavy metal. It’s really apocalyptic and Leatherface is an apocalyptic character. I think that’s where you start to see an overlap with the interests of a lot of heavy metal music.”

As new addition to its list of programs, THE PIT VOD platform presents“The History Of Metal And Horror”, a documentary that explores the history of heavy metal music and horror, and how the two genres ultimately crossed paths.

Various metal artists share their first introduction to horror, their favorite horror films, their influences, and more. Horror film icons also discuss how their films have influenced the horror genre, their connections to metal artists, and why metal and horror work well together

The full documentary is available right now on the platform with a 7-days FREE trial.

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…Synopsis…

The electrifying fusion of heavy metal and horror, showing how these two genres have inspired, influenced, and collided to create a lasting cultural phenomenon.

Directed by Mike Schiff, this captivating documentary explores the origins of heavy metal, its profound ties to classic horror cinema, and its enduring cultural impact. “The History of Metal and Horror” offers a deep dive into the dynamic relationship between these two iconic genres, featuring insights from over sixty prominent figures in metal and horror.

Adding a creative twist, the film weaves its chapters with segments of a post-apocalyptic short film hosted by horror legend Michael Berryman. Interviewees include some of the biggest names in the industries, such as Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, John Carpenter, John 5, Tom Savini, Kirk Hammett, Dave Mustaine, Corey Taylor, Kane Hodder, Jonathan Davis, Scott Ian, Doug Bradley, Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, and Chris Jericho.

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