Unmasked: The True Life Story of the World's Most Prolific Cinematic Killer

By: Michael Aloisi, Kane Hodder

Narrated by: Kane Hodder

Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's Summary

Unmasked documents the unlikely true story of a boy who was taunted and beaten relentlessly by bullies throughout his childhood. Kane only escaped his tormentors when he moved to a tiny island in the South Pacific where he lived for all of his teen years. After living shirtless in a jungle for a while, he headed back to America where he fell in love with doing stunts - only to have his love burn him, literally. For the first time ever, Kane tells the true story of the horrific burn injury that nearly killed him at the start of his career. The entire heart-wrenching, inspirational story of his recovery, the emotional and physical damage it caused, his fight to break back into the industry that almost killed him, and his triumphant rise to become a film legend are told in Kane's own powerful voice. Take a peek inside the head of the man behind the mask. Be inspired by his triumphant comeback, and laugh at his on-set hijinks as you unmask the world's most prolific cinematic killer.

©2011, 2015 Dark Ink Audio (P)2015 Dark Ink Audio

Love it

Loved every minute of this book. Even though some parts made me wanna puke and some made me cry.

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Absoultely Amazing

this was, by far, one of the best books to cross my path in a very long time. I have been a fan of Kane Hodder since I was a teenager but this book made me fall in love with him all over again and in a completely different way. I don't mean that in any other way but with the upmost respect. his story and journey are such an inspiration. outside of my own father and husband, i cant think of a better example of a real and true man!!! kudos to you Kane! keep kicking ass and taking names later!

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Kane hodder is my idol

I give it 5 stars but if I can give it a million I definitely would..
Kane hodder is absolutely amazing and my idol.
I can't explain how amazing he is or how much I love and respect Kane hodder.. y'all he touches my heart. he's been threw so much and still got right back and did what he loves. I love everything he has ever done.

Excellent.

Kane Hodder narrates about his current life as a stunt-man and actor, whilst including his biography from childhood onward. Plenty of Jason Voorhees behind-the-scenes as well!

wow

i cant even begin to tell how much fun i had listening to this book. being a life long fan of the friday the 13th movies, my family and i always loved kane hodder as jason. being named after Jason and growing up with horror movies, it was amazing hearing tales about the film's and behind the scenes stuff. i also now have a new perspective on this man. one that i have been talking to just about everyone about. he goes on at one point to talk about choking his fans that he meets, one of those fans was my dad and it really made me miss the bastard while he talked about that. don't pass this book up

Unexpected, Honest, and Great

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I know many horror movie fans and I believe they will like or love this book.

What other book might you compare Unmasked: The True Life Story of the World's Most Prolific Cinematic Killer to and why?

None. I cannot think of many actors or people associated to Hollywood who would be as open and honest as Kane Hodder.

Have you listened to any of Kane Hodder’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, he has no other audio performances.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No extreme reaction, but there were many headshaking moments as well as head shakers and chucklers.

Any additional comments?

I had no idea Kane was from the same area I am and I did not know about his horrific burn accident and subsequent medical torture.

The most Inspirational story you will ever hear

Whether you are a fan of Kane's or horror or not this story will change your life unlike any you will ever hear. Author Mike writes in such a gripping way it will keep you listening for hours, and getting to hear the emotion in Kane's voice as he tells his story will leave you shocked, humbled, grateful, driven and inspired to be a better person and live with all that you have. Stop what you are doing and listen, his story will change your life.

Amazing Kane

Kane has an amazing story to tell.I had read the book and when I saw it was on audible I jumped at chance to listen(so glad I did}.Whether your a fan of his or just someone who wants a good listen everyone can take something away from this powerful story.

One of the best

I have always been a fan of Kane Hodder. Getting to listen to him tell his story was amazing! The way he tells his story is so relaxed, it is like having him talk to you while enjoying a beer & steak! Great book, great story, just plain great!

unmasked

Absolutely one of the best autobiographies that I have ever read! wow I can't believe how the life stories would touch my heart and bring me to tears ! I have also been choked by him at a convention so I loved it!

Fascinating look at the life (so far!) of Kane

What made the experience of listening to Unmasked: The True Life Story of the World's Most Prolific Cinematic Killer the most enjoyable?

It was a nice balance of family history, stories, details and anecdotes that never dragged.

What did you like best about this story?

The horrific yet fascinating detail of Kane's accident was grueling to listen to, I can't even imagine what it was like to go through for real! Yet it never felt as if it were shocking for shock's sake. It was very well put across.

What does Kane Hodder bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

It's always great to hear an author read his own story, and despite some fleeting moments where it felt like he was reading (which of course, he was), most of the time it felt like Kane was just talking to you. I like that.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Jason's back!

Any additional comments?

Having Adam Green read his own introduction was a nice touch. All in all it was a great look at Kane's life and profession, I'd listen to him again for sure.

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Amazing

The story of kane hodder is a incredible one, a sad, a triumphant one and most importantly a killer one

Mr Vorhees....

A great insight into the man that made Jason and my childhood fears. Loved it.

Amazing

Loved it so much and would definitely recommend. You can hear the passion for what he does come through as he tells his tale.

legend

great book, read excellently by Kane himself, the movie trivia is awesome and the story of his burn accident is genuinely horrific. he reads all the nasty stuff with a weird mix of gravitas and glee. a horror legend :)

amazing book. im gonna have to listen to it again.

amazing book. im gonna have to listen to it again. kane hodder is one of the nicest men ive ever met