CREATORVC, the acclaimed production company behind the critically successful In Search of Darkness documentary series, is pulling back the curtain on the late ’90s with their highly anticipated, six-hour deep-dive: In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999. This definitive film continues the journey through one of horror’s most transformative decades, exploring the films that closed out the millennium and redefined the genre.
The documentary is available for an exclusive, limited-time pre-order starting October 7 and running through midnight on Halloween (October 31, 2025). This unique window is the only chance for dedicated fans to acquire the comprehensive Collector’s Edition package. All pre-orders can be placed exclusively at 90shorrordoc.com.
In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 covers a pivotal period when horror films were grappling with their own legacy and the genre exploded into mainstream consciousness. The documentary meticulously deconstructs the major trends that dominated the late decade:
- The Meta-Horror and Teen Revival: The film explores the profound cultural impact of Wes Craven’s Scream and Scream 2, which revitalized the genre with self-aware irony and gave rise to a flood of successful, teen-driven imitators like I Know What You Did Last Summer, Urban Legend, and The Faculty.
- Alternative and Gritty Shockers: The documentary doesn’t shy away from the darker corners of the decade, analyzing the raw, intense atmosphere of films such as Se7en and From Dusk Till Dawn, along with the gothic, emotional tension of movies like The Craft.
- The Indie and Found-Footage Revolution: Discover the enduring influence of low-budget, high-concept hits like Cube, the social commentary of Tales from the Hood, and the cultural phenomenon that was the found-footage masterclass, The Blair Witch Project.
- Global Shifts: The final years of the decade also saw the surprising sleeper success of The Sixth Sense and the unexpected arrival of J-Horror, led by the terrifying simplicity of Ringu, forever changing the landscape of cinematic fear.
The production has gathered the largest-ever assembly of ’90s film icons and experts for all-new, exclusive interviews. This expansive cast provides candid observations, behind-the-scenes experiences, and expert analysis of the era.
New additions to the In Search of Darkness family for the 1995-1999 segment include:
- Jamie Kennedy (Scream)
- Lou Diamond Phillips (Bats)
- Eduardo Sánchez (Co-director, The Blair Witch Project)
- Paul W.S. Anderson (Director, Event Horizon)
- Andrew Fleming (Director, The Craft)
- Rebecca Gayheart & Michael Rosenbaum (Urban Legend)
- Rusty Cundieff (Director, Tales from the Hood)
- Andrew Divoff (Wishmaster)
- Marco Beltrami (Scream Composer)
- Graeme Revell (Bride of Chucky Composer)
- Plus talent like Dee Snider (Strangeland), Steven Weber (The Shining miniseries), Corbin Bernsen (The Dentist), and C. Robert Cargill (The Black Phone).
These newcomers join returning key talent from the earlier 1990-1994 installment, including genre royalty such as John Carpenter, Doug Bradley, Tom Savini, Heather Langenkamp, Don Mancini, Mike Flanagan, and Akela Cooper, ensuring the complete 12+ hour retrospective is cohesive and comprehensive.
Fans pre-ordering during October are guaranteed the exclusive Collector’s Edition, packed with limited-edition memorabilia.
The In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 Collector’s Edition includes:
- Premium Blu-ray: The six-hour documentary on Blu-ray with a slipcase and double-sided inlay.
- Personalized Credit: Your name listed in the In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 movie credits.
- Collectible Booklet: A 32-page, high-quality booklet featuring exclusive art and essays.
- Posters & Stickers: Two exclusive 16.5″ x 23.4″ posters and a special sticker pack.
- Digital Access: Complimentary digital copy and a digital soundtrack of the film.
For fans who missed the first chapter, CREATORVC is offering the ultimate ’90s Collector’s Box Set. This two-disc collection contains both the Fangoria Chainsaw and Rondo Hatton Award-nominated In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 and the new 1995-1999 documentary, providing the complete, 12-hour-plus cinematic history of the decade’s horror.
Optional upgrades also available include:
- The In Search of Darkness ’80s Trilogy 3-disc Blu-ray set.
- A Deluxe Collector’s Edition featuring an exclusive commemorative T-shirt.
- Opportunities for Associate Producer, Producer, and Executive Producer credits.
Don’t miss the chance to own this definitive retrospective. The exclusive pre-order window closes at midnight, October 31. Visit 90shorrordoc.com today to secure your copy and ensure your place in horror history!
