Valley of the Shadow: The Spiritual Value of Horror

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Documentary, Horror / 146 mins / 2021

Can a movie be evil?

Of all the different film genres, none are viewed with more suspicion than horror. Due to its grisly imagery and dark stories, horror is often dismissed as having no redeeming social importance, usually by religious groups. In the new documentary Valley of the Shadow: The Spiritual Value of Horror, director Tyler Smith and host Bill Oberst Jr. explore the world of scary movies, finding the psychological, emotional, and spiritual complexities within the genre. The result is an academic celebration of film and its ability to engage and challenge its audience.

Directed by: Tyler Smith
Written by: Tyler Smith, Reed Lackey
Starring: Bill Oberst Jr.