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The Book Of Horror: The Anatomy Of Fear In Film
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'... The Definitive Guide To What Properly Messes Us Up.' Sfx Magazine'Glasby Anatomises Horror'S Scare Tactics With Keen, Lucid Clarity Across 34 Carefully Selected Main Films Classic And Pleasingly Obscure. 4 Stars.' Total Filmthe Book Of Horror Introduces You To The Scariest Movies Ever Made And Examines What Makes Them So Frightening.Horror Movies Have Never Been More Critically Or Commercially Successful, But Theres Only One Metric That Matters: Are They Scary? Back In The Silent Era, Viewers Thrilled At Frankenstein And Dracula. Today, The Monsters May Have Changed, But The Instinct Remains The Same: To Seek Out The Unspeakable, Ride The Adrenaline Rush And Play Out Our Fears In The Safety Of The Cinema.The Book Of Horror Focuses On The Most Frightening Films Of The Postwar Era From Psycho (1960) To It Chapter Two (2019) Examining Exactly How They Scare Us Across A Series Of Key Categories. Each Chapter Explores A Seminal Horror Film In Depth, Charting Its Scariest Moments With Infographics And Identifying The Related Works You Need To See.Including References To More Than 100 Classic And Contemporary Horror Films From Around The Globe, And Striking Illustrations From Barney Bodoano, This Is A Rich And Compelling Guide To The Scariest Films Ever Made.The Films:Psycho (1960), The Innocents (1961), The Haunting (1963), Dont Look Now (1973), The Exorcist (1973), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Who Can Kill A Child? (1976), Suspiria (1977), Halloween (1978), The Shining (1980), The Entity (1982), Angst (1983), Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer (1990), Ring (1998), The Blair Witch Project (1999), The Others (2001), The Eye (2002), Juon: The Grudge (2002), Shutter (2004), The Descent (2005), Wolf Creek (2005), The Orphanage (2007), [Rec] (2007), The Strangers (2008), Lake Mungo (2008), Martyrs (2008), The Innkeepers (2011), Banshee Chapter (2013), Oculus (2013), The Babadook (2014), It Follows (2015), Terrified (2017), Hereditary (2018), It Chapter Two (2019)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Book of Horror: The Anatomy of Fear in Film'? A: 'The Book of Horror' primarily examines the scariest movies ever made, analyzing what makes them frightening through key categories and infographics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Matt Glasby.
- Q: When was 'The Book of Horror' published? A: 'The Book of Horror' was published on September 22, 2020.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 176 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Book of Horror' have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'The Book of Horror' features striking illustrations by Barney Bodoano.
- Q: Which films are highlighted in 'The Book of Horror'? A: The book highlights over 100 classic and contemporary horror films, including 'Psycho', 'The Exorcist', 'The Shining', and 'It Chapter Two'.
- Q: Is 'The Book of Horror' suitable for casual readers or film scholars? A: The book is designed to appeal to both casual readers and film scholars, providing insightful analysis and in-depth exploration of horror films.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores various themes related to fear and horror, focusing on techniques used in films to evoke terror.
- Q: Can I find recommendations for other horror films in this book? A: Yes, each chapter identifies related works you need to see, making it a great resource for discovering additional horror films.