Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows 17 years old
The story behind the master of psychological terror.
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.
Credits
Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Martin Scorsese He was 64, now 82 years old | as Narrator |
| Roger Corman He was 81, now 98 years old | as Himself - Interviewee |
| Elias Koteas He was 46, now 63 years old | as Voice of Val Lewton |
| Kiyoshi Kurosawa He was 52, now 69 years old | as Himself - Interviewee |
| Ann Carter She was 71, 77 years old when she died | as Herself - Interviewee (as Ann Carter Newton) |
| Ann Carter She was 71, 77 years old when she died | as Herself - Interviewee |
| Glen Gabbard He was 58, now 75 years old | as Himself - Interviewee (as Dr. Glen Gabbard) |
Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Kristen Huntley as Editor. | Editing |
| Margaret Bodde as Producer. | Production |
| Kent Jones as Director. He was 43 (now 60) years old | Directing |
| Kent Jones as Writer. He was 43 (now 60) years old | Writing |
| Mikaela Beardsley as Line Producer. She was 37 (now 54) years old | Production |
Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows (17 years)
The story behind the master of psychological terror.
- Release day: Sunday, September 02, 2007
- Runtime: 77 minutes