The horror of it all

By Adam Rockoff

Subjects: Horror films, PERFORMING ARTS / Film & Video / History & Criticism, Manners and customs, Motion pictures, Motion pictures, social aspects, PERFORMING ARTS / Film & Video / General, Social life and customs, Motion pictures, united states, United states, social life and customs, History and criticism, Social aspects, History, Horror films, history and criticism

Description: Horror films have simultaneously captivated and terrified audiences for generations, racking up billions of dollars at the box office and infusing our nightmares. Rockoff traces the highs and lows of the horror genre through the lens of his own obsessive fandom, born in the aisles of his local video store and nurtured with a steady diet of cable trash. He recalls a life spent watching blockbuster slasher films, cult classics, and everything in between.