Horror: The Definitive Guide to the Cinema of Fear

Horror: The Definitive Guide to the Cinema of Fear

256 pages
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Published: 1 Oct 2006
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ISBN: 9780233002019

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: André Deutsch

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Packed with photographs of the most terrifying scenes in cinema history, this unique, definitive, comprehensive guide traces the story of horror over the past century, decade-by-decade, and provides a witty and informative critique of more than 250 films, plus the TV series and literature that informed them. With feature spreads on related themes appearing throughout—from vampires, ghosts, and comedy horror, to the occult, giallo, cannibalism, and serial killers—this book offers a superb introduction for beginners as well as something new for the die-hard horror fan. Each section has a detailed introduction looking at the development of the genre, followed by an A-Z review listing of key films, with feature spreads on dominant themes.  

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