Horror: The Complete Guide to the Cinema of Fear

Horror: The Complete Guide to the Cinema of Fear

by KimNewman (Author), JamesMarriott (Author)

Synopsis

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 over 250 films, plus any TV series and literature that informed them. And 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.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Publisher: Andre Deutsch Ltd
Published: 02 Oct 2006

ISBN 10: 0233002014
ISBN 13: 9780233002019

Author Bio
James Marriott is also the author of Horror Films (Virgin Books), a series of essays for Creation Books and is a regular contributor to many magazines and websites, including cult periodical Headpress. Leading film critic, award-winning novelist, and frequent TV and radio broadcaster, Kim Newman has been a familiar face on arts programmes for many years. He is also the author of numerous non-fiction studies of horror, including Horror: 100 Best Books, which won the Bram Stoker Award for best non-fiction.