Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Monster parties and games Monster parties and games Chris Kollstroem "The first of its kind, this book brings together a collection of 15 do-it-yourself parties and games designed to allow monster movie fanatics to step inside some of their favorite horror, thriller, … OL13773656W
Horror show Horror show Greg Kihn When Monster Magazine reported Clint Stockbern sets out to interview the legendary fifties horror movie director Landis Woodley, he finds a reclusive, forgotten, and bitter old man. Worming his way t… OL14871755W
Masters of horror Masters of horror Daniel Cohen Profiles five superstars of horror films, and discusses notable contributions by directors, writers, special effects and make-up artists, and other actors. OL15218596W
The horror sensorium The horror sensorium Angela Ndalianis "Through analyses of various mediums, this volume explores how the horror genre affects the mind and body of the spectator. By examining how these diverse media generate medium-specific corporeal and… OL16726839W
Grande Dame Guignol cinema Grande Dame Guignol cinema Peter Shelley "This critical analysis examines 45 films featuring "grande dames" in horror films. Included is a history of women in horror. Next is an exploration of Grande Dame Guignol films that have followed th… OL18564252W
Scream all night Scream all night Derek Milman With only months to rescue the sinking horror studio and everyone who has built their lives there, Dario must confront the demons of his past and the uncertainties of his future. But can he escape th… OL19751521W
The Filmmaker's Book of the Dead The Filmmaker's Book of the Dead Danny Draven Produce, direct and promote your own chilling horror film with real-world advice from award-winning, independent producer/director Danny Draven!. From the history of horror and the technique of the s… OL19849974W
The horror of it all The horror of it all Adam Rockoff 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… OL20011172W
Classic horror films and the literature that inspired them Classic horror films and the literature that inspired them Ron Backer "This book examines 43 works of literature--from the famous to the obscure--that provided the basis for 62 horror films. Both the written works and the films are analyzed critically, with an emphasis… OL20014004W
Supernatural Romance in Film Supernatural Romance in Film Richard Striner viii, 205 p. : 23 cm OL20432409W
The Uncanny Child in Transnational Cinema The Uncanny Child in Transnational Cinema Jessica Balanzategui The uncanny child in transnational cinema illustrates how global horror film images of children reconceptualised childhood at the beginning of the twenty-first century, unravelling the child's long e… OL20928698W
Lurker in the Lobby Lurker in the Lobby John Strysik,Andrew Migliore,Bernie Wrightson,Lee Moyer Offers information on the cinema adaptations of the works of American author Howard Philips Lovecraft (1890-1937), provided by Andrew Migliore and John Strysik. Discusses television and film adaptati… OL21002856W
Horror Films Horror Films Rhoda Nottridge A youth-oriented book about horror films, their history and appeal. Includes many color and black-and-white photos. *From back cover:* WHY do we watch horror films? Many people are quite happy to … OL3908479W
Alien Alien O'Brien, Jane An alien creature terrorizes the crew of a spaceship. A section at the end of the book reveals how the special effects were done in the film version of this story. OL4616681W
2000 Pound Gold Fish 2000 Pound Gold Fish Betsy Cromer Byars Abandoned by a mother who is hiding from the FBI, Warren escapes into horror movie fantasies while he waits for her return. OL470549W
Frankenstein Frankenstein Ian Thorne Briefly discusses the origin of the Frankenstein legend and the portrayal of Dr. Frankenstein and his creation in films. Also presents a synopsis of the 1931 film starring Boris Karloff. OL5896177W
Danse Macabre Danse Macabre Stephen King This is a non-fiction study of the horror genre including books, movies, television, etc. ([source][1]) ---------- Also contained in: - [Works (Danse Macabre / Salem's Lot / Shining](https… OL81605W
Don't scream Don't scream C. J. Anders Has Dawson's dream finally come true? A low-budget teen horror films is shooting in Capeside and Dawson desperately wants to work on the set. This could be the professional break he's been looking … OL998537W