Universal Studios Monsters

Universal Studios Monsters
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.

The Shapeshifters

The Shapeshifters
Author: Stefan Spjut
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 595
Release: 2015
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 054408408X

Far off the grid in northern Sweden, a small network of people have been tasked with hiding the last remaining trolls from the public eye, and one young woman will do whatever it takes to bring the truth to light, in this literary thriller that is "intensely riveting and constantly surprising" (Karl-Ove Knausgard).

Classic Monsters Unleashed, 1

Classic Monsters Unleashed, 1
Author: Kim Newman
Publisher: Black Spot Books
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2022-07-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781645481225

Stories of famous monsters in a new horror anthology featuring Joe R. Lansdale, F. Paul Wilson, Jonathan Maberry, Ramsey Campbell, and many others. Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, the Bride of Frankenstein, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Dr. Moreau, the Headless Horseman, the Invisible Man, the Phantom of the Opera, the Wicked Witch of the West--they're all here, in this collection of horror short stories that reimagine, subvert, and pay homage to our favorite monsters and creatures. Written by the biggest names in the genre--including Joe R. Lansdale, F. Paul Wilson, Jonathan Maberry, Ramsey Campbell, Lisa Morton, Owl Goingback, Richard Christian Matheson, Seanan McGuire, Maurice Broaddus, Dacre Stoker, Linda D. Addison, Alessandro Manzetti, Tim Waggoner, John Palisano, Mercedes M. Yardley, Lucy A. Snyder, Gary A. Braunbeck, Rena Mason, and Monique Snyman. And monstrously illustrated by Colton Worley and Mister Sam Shearon.

Fright Favorites

Fright Favorites
Author: David J. Skal
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Total Pages: 539
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.

Classic Monsters Unmade

Classic Monsters Unmade
Author: John Lemay
Publisher: Bicep Books
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2021-02-16
Genre:
ISBN: 9781953221858

In-depth tome exploring long lost horror films like DRACULA'S DEATH (1920) and LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT (1928), plus unproduced scripts like WOLF MAN VS. DRACULA (1944) and BLACK LAGOON (1952).

Monsters in the Movies

Monsters in the Movies
Author: John Landis
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2011-09-19
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0756688469

From cinema's earliest days, being scared out of your wits has always been one of the best reasons for going to the movies. From B-movie bogeymen and outer space oddities to big-budget terrors, Monsters in the Movies by horror film maestro John Landis celebrates the greatest monsters ever to creep, fly, slither, stalk or rampage across the Silver Screen. Landis also surveys the historical origins of archetypal monsters, such as vampires, zombies and werewolves, and takes you behind the scenes to discover the secrets of the special-effects wizards who created such legendary frighteners as King Kong, Dracula, the Alien, and Freddy Krueger. Monsters in the Movies by John Landis is filled with the author's own fascinating and entertaining insights into the world of movie-making, and includes memorable contributions from leading directors, actors and monster-makers. The book is also stunningly illustrated with 1000 movie stills and posters drawn from the unrivaled archives of the Kobal Collection. Contents Introduction by John Landis... Explore a timeless world of fears and nightmares as John Landis investigates what makes a legendary movie monster • Monsters, chapter by chapter... Feast your eyes upon a petrifying parade of voracious Vampires, flesh-eating Zombies, slavering Werewolves, gigantic Apes and Supernatural Terrors • Spectacular double-page features... Thrill to the strangest, scariest, weirdest, and craziest movie monsters ever seen • The ingenious tricks of movie-making... Marvel as the special-effects wizards reveal how they create movie magic • A monster-movie timeline... Discover John Landis's personal selection of landmark horror films

The Great Book of Movie Monsters

The Great Book of Movie Monsters
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.

Monsters

Monsters
Author: Roy Milano
Publisher: Del Rey
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Monsters in motion pictures
ISBN: 9780345486851

A full-color officially authorized retrospective book celebrating the classic monster films that have haunted audiences for decades!

Classic Movie Monsters

Classic Movie Monsters
Author: Donald F. Glut
Publisher: Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 472
Release: 1978
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN:

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Universal Classic Monsters - 100th Anniversary

Universal Classic Monsters - 100th Anniversary
Author: Scott Essman
Publisher: Scott Essman
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2012-10-02
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1300370602

A retrospective of Universal Pictures' classic monster cycle of films for the studio's 100th anniversary.