After taking a fascinating look back at the world’s Best Worst Movie, Troll 2, director Michael Paul Stephenson has secured a more expansive subject for his next project: Halloween itself. After premiering at Fantastic Fest last month — where it won Best Documentary award — The American Scream follows three families from Massachusetts as they prepare for their biggest day of the year.
We’ve got the first trailer today for the film, and as with any great documentary, this one looks to dive deep inside the mechanics of what it actually entails to dedicate your life to the craft of Halloween — and its effects on the people around you. A release kicking off this month couldn’t be more perfect (with some additional help from Tugg), so check out the trailer below, along with the poster and roll-out schedule.
October 13 & 14 – The Cinefamily (Los Angeles, CA) with Director Michael Paul Stephenson in person
October 16 – Roxie Theater (San Francisco, CA)
October 19 – Coolidge Corner Theater (Boston, MA)
October 20 – Nitehawk Cinema (Brooklyn, NY)
November 1 – Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park (Houston, TX)
November 3 – Alamo Drafthouse Winchester (Winchester, VA)
November 6 – Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes (San Antonio, TX)
November 9-14 – Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar (Austin, TX)
November 20 – Alamo Drafthouse Park North (San Antonio, TX)
November 28 – Alamo Drafthouse Stone Oak (San Antonio, TX)
Are you looking forward to American Scream?