Horror Films
of James Marriott
Description
From the Slick horror of Alien, Scream and The Ring and the cult classics Dracula, Frankenstein and The Mummy to the slasher icons Jason, Freddy and Leatherface, horror just wonât stay dead. The genre has earned its place in the moviegoing psyche, with many of the key films spawning numerous copycats. But what are the 20 most influential horror films of all time? And what made them so important?James Marriott give an incisive account of the definitive works (and the most influential directors) of the genre over the last 80 years â from silent Expressionist classics to Japanese wraiths. The book reveals the inspiration behind each film and examines the choice of director, cast, soundtrack and marketing. Marriott analyzes the critical reception of each film and examines the subsequent impact on the industry and the public worldwide.
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- Format Paperback
- Pages 352 pages
- Publisher Virgin Books
- Publication Date August 9th 2007
- First Publication 12/09/04
- Language English
- ISBN 9780753512531
- Edition Not informed
- Category Arts & Culture
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