Classic Horrors
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Author | : Tom Weaver |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 617 |
Release | : 2011-12-20 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 0786491507 |
Revised and updated since its first publication in 1990, this acclaimed critical survey covers the classic chillers produced by Universal Studios during the golden age of hollywood horror, 1931 through 1946. Trekking boldly through haunts and horrors from The Frankenstein Monster, The Wolf Man, Count Dracula, and The Invisible Man, to The Mummy, Paula the Ape Woman, The Creeper, and The Inner Sanctum, the authors offer a definitive study of the 86 films produced during this era and present a general overview of the period. Coverage of the films includes complete cast lists, credits, storyline, behind-the-scenes information, production history, critical analysis, and commentary from the cast and crew (much of it drawn from interviews by Tom Weaver, whom USA Today calls "the king of the monster hunters"). Unique to this edition are a new selection of photographs and poster reproductions and an appendix listing additional films of interest.
Author | : F. Wesley Schneider |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010-02-03 |
Genre | : Fantasy games |
ISBN | : 9781601252029 |
The most frightening terrors of fantasy gaming have deep roots in history, mythology, and popular culture. From the seductive allure of the vampire to the fierce fury of the werewolf, Classic Horrors Revisited spotlights 10 of the spookiest, scariest monsters of the game, providing context, rules, and a host of ideas that breathe new life (and sometimes unlife) into commonly used creatures that all-too often can be uncommonly boring. Written by the macabre Managing Editor of the Pathfinder Adventure Paths, F. Wesley Schneider, Classic Horrors Revisited features exciting takes on the derro, flesh golem, gargoyle, ghost, ghoul, hag, mummy, vampire, werewolf, and zombie.
Author | : William K. Everson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 247 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 9780806509006 |
Critical reviews of classic and otherwise noteworthy horror movies are organized according to single film and recurrent motif or theme
Author | : William K. Everson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 1974 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : |
The thrills which delight viewers of horror movies.
Author | : Tom Weaver |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 439 |
Release | : 2017-09-11 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 1476627762 |
Universal Studios created the first cinematic universe of monsters--Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy and others became household names during the 1930s and 1940s. During the 1950s, more modern monsters were created for the Atomic Age, including one-eyed globs from outer space, mutants from the planet Metaluna, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and the 100-foot high horror known as Tarantula. This over-the-top history is the definitive retrospective on Universal's horror and science fiction movies of 1951-1955. Standing as a sequel to Tom Weaver, Michael Brunas and John Brunas's Universal Horrors (Second Edition, 2007), it covers eight films: The Strange Door, The Black Castle, It Came from Outer Space, Creature from the Black Lagoon, This Island Earth, Revenge of the Creature, Cult of the Cobra and Tarantula. Each receives a richly detailed critical analysis, day-by-day production history, interviews with filmmakers, release information, an essay on the score, and many photographs, including rare behind-the-scenes shots.
Author | : David J. Skal |
Publisher | : Running Press Adult |
Total Pages | : 482 |
Release | : 2020-09-01 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 0762497602 |
Turner Classic Movies presents a collection of monster greats, modern and classic horror, and family-friendly cinematic treats that capture the spirit of Halloween, complete with reviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and iconic images. Fright Favorites spotlights 31 essential Halloween-time films, their associated sequels and remakes, and recommendations to expand your seasonal repertoire based on your favorites. Featured titles include Nosferatu (1922), Dracula (1931), Cat People (1942), Them (1953), House on Haunted Hill (1959), Black Sunday (1960), Rosemary's Baby (1968), Young Frankenstein (1976), Beetlejuice (1988), Get Out (2017), and many more.
Author | : Ron Backer |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 373 |
Release | : 2015-05-11 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 1476620210 |
Classic horror films such as Dracula, Frankenstein and The Picture of Dorian Gray are based on famous novels. Less well known--even to avid horror fans--are the many other memorable films based on literary works. Beginning in the silent era and continuing to the present, numerous horror films found their inspiration in novels, novellas, short stories and poems, though many of these written works are long forgotten. 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 on the symbiosis between the two. Background on the authors and their writings is provided.
Author | : Michael Mallory |
Publisher | : Rizzoli Publications |
Total Pages | : 254 |
Release | : 2009-09-08 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 0789318962 |
From the 1920s through the 1950s, Universal Studios was Hollywood’s number one studio for horror pictures, haunting movie theaters worldwide with Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon, among others. Universal Studios Monsters: A Legacy of Horror explores all of these enduring characters, chronicling both the mythology behind the films and offering behind-the-scenes insights into how the films were created. Universal Studios Monsters is the most complete record of the horror films of this legendary studio, with biographies of major personalities who were responsible for the most notable monster melodramas in film history. The stories of these films and their creators are told through interviews with surviving actors and studio employees. A lavish photographic record, including many behind-the-scenes shots, completes the story of how these classics were made. This is a volume no fan of imaginative cinema will want to be without.
Author | : Jan Stacy |
Publisher | : McGraw-Hill/Contemporary |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 9780809255252 |
"The great book of movie monsters exposes the private lives of more than 300 of your favorite creatures, each one depicted in all its glory. Discover the truth about their fears, their loves, their favorite foods, their superpowers, and the accomplishments that earned them a place in movie history. You'll also learn about the films they starred in, as well as the directors and special effects technicians who brought these monsters to life."--Cover.
Author | : Tom Weaver |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 616 |
Release | : 2017-08-23 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 9781476672953 |
"A definitive study of the 85 films produced during this era and presents a general overview. For each film, complete cast lists, credits, storyline, behind-the-scenes information, production history, commentary from the cast and crew, and in-depth critical analysis. Generously illustrated"--Provided by publisher.