from the silent-film era to the blockbusters of today, Horror Unmasked is a fun-filled, highly illustrated dive into the past influences and present popularity of the Horror film genre.
This comprehensive guide features: A thorough discussion on monster movies and B-movies ( The Thing
It Came from Outer Space
The Blob ) The destruction of the American censorship system ( Blood Feast
The Night of the Living Dead
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre ) International horror, zombies, Horror comedies, and Horror in the new millennium ( Matango
Suspiria
Ghostbusters ) A dissection of the critical reception of modern Horror ( Neon Demon
Pan\'s Labyrinth
Funny Games ) Stunning movie posters and film stills, plus fan-made tributes to some of the most lauded Horror franchises in the world ( Aliens ; the Evil Dead
The Hills Have Eyes
Scream ) A perfect reference and informational book for Horror fans and those interested in its cultural influence worldwide , Horror Unmasked provides a general introduction to the genre, serves as a guidebook to its film highlights, and celebrates its practitioners, trends, and stories..
We need to get through them and come out, blinking, still in one piece.
We need to be scared, to test ourselves, laugh inappropriately, scream, and flinch.
We need them.
Horror has long been the most popular film genre, and more Horror movies have been made than any other kind.
Since 1990, the production of Horror films has risen exponentially worldwide, and in 2021, Horror films earned an estimated $580 million in ticket sales, not to mention how the genre has expanded into books, fashion, music, and other media throughout the world.
The Horror film\'s pop-culture importance is undeniable, from its early influences to today\'s most significant and exciting developments in the genre.
from the silent-film era to the blockbusters of today, Horror Unmasked is a fun-filled, highly illustrated dive into the past influences and present popularity of the Horror film genre
