Terror in the Aisles is a compilation of clips from various horror movies, focusing primarily on works from the 1970s and early 1980s. Although it was produced by Universal, it casts a wide net, featuring Friday the 13th and other franchises from different studios.
The film is a rather bland appreciation of the modern horror genre. Donald Pleasance and Nancy Allen provide adequate narration, although they don't offer any real insights. Furthermore, all the movie does is show clips, without offering any analysis of why these movies scare us.
Furthermore, some of the films excerpted seem rather odd choices. For instance, there are numerous clips from the Sylvester Stallone film Nighthawks, never mind the fact that it is an action film. This kind of sloppiness undermines the film as a whole.
The film is a rather bland appreciation of the modern horror genre. Donald Pleasance and Nancy Allen provide adequate narration, although they don't offer any real insights. Furthermore, all the movie does is show clips, without offering any analysis of why these movies scare us.
Furthermore, some of the films excerpted seem rather odd choices. For instance, there are numerous clips from the Sylvester Stallone film Nighthawks, never mind the fact that it is an action film. This kind of sloppiness undermines the film as a whole.