Primal Screen
Directed by Rodney Ascher
Why are we simultaneously attracted to and repelled by the things that scare us the most? In this special presentation, acclaimed filmmaker Rodney Ascher (ROOM 237, THE NIGHTMARE) explores the pop culture that left dark impressions on us as children. Starting from the immortal ventriloquist dummy of MAGIC, Ascher asks real people to look back at pop-culture artifacts that traumatized them in their youth and describe the effect they had on their lives. A singular hybrid of documentary and horror, stare into the Primal Screen.
In this Shudder Original, acclaimed filmmaker Rodney Ascher explores the pop culture that left dark impressions on us as children.
Cast: Gregory Burkart, Daniel Ferranti, Gary Holland
Member Reviews
An interesting little documentary on childhood fears. What was it that scared you as a kid and why? Ventriloquist dummies are a sensible thing to be scared of.
It's pretty cool! But why isn't this a series with each episode featuring a new fear over 27 mins?
Pretty decent, lovely film
nice
A real surprise. It is an interesting and incredibly produced short. I hope that more are made.