Excellent documentary examines Lewton's life, from his arrival in Hollywood and sponsorship by his aunt Nazimova, to an 8 year stint working for David O. Selznick, to his arrival at RKO and his setting up a low budget horror film unit. The documentary examines each film he made, from "Cat People" (1942) to his final film "Apache Drums" (1951). Lewton had a deep streak of pessimism in his nature, and that deeply influenced his films.
This is one of the two best documentaries I've seen for the first time this year. A must see for horror film lovers, and those who admire Lewton's films. Documentary gets at what made Lewton tick, so to speak.
This is one of the two best documentaries I've seen for the first time this year. A must see for horror film lovers, and those who admire Lewton's films. Documentary gets at what made Lewton tick, so to speak.