Amy Holden Jones
Writing
Biography
Amy Holden Jones is an American screenwriter and film director. She was born on September 17th, 1955.
Born: September 17, 1955
Known For
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
This historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins with Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Prom Night. The films' directors, writers, producers, and special effects creators comment on the films' making and success. During the Reagan years, the films get gorier, budgets get smaller, and their appeal wanes. Then, Nightmare on Elm Street revives the genre. Jump to the late 90s, when Scream brings humor and TV stars into the mix.
Piranha
When flesh-eating piranhas are accidentally released into a summer resort's rivers, the guests become their next meal.
Saving Jessica Lynch
Based on the true story of the rescue of Private Jessica Lynch, by the United States army, in Iraq.
Sleepless Nights: Revisiting the Slumber Party Massacres
30 years after the original feminist slasher film The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) hit theaters, cast & crew revisit the scene of the crime and its sequels.
Calling the Shots
Documentary about women in the film industry. Numerous notable actresses and female directors share their thoughts.
Filmography
as Dee Lynch
as Self
as Hertz Clerk (uncredited)