The horror of it all

By Adam Rockoff

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

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.