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Although no genre is immune to the holiday-themed concept's adaptability and pulling power, no other has used this narrative quite as effectively as the horror genre. Maybe it’s the irony of chaos, bloodshed, and fear during what is traditionally perceived as a joyous event regardless of the celebration in question. Seasonal Screams will take you on a terrifying journey through your favourite seasons, offering a holiday horror movie for any occasion. Whether during Christmas festivities or Valentine’s Day plans, you can be sure to find a horror villain within these pages ready to ...

The importance of the 1970s for the horror genre cannot be disputed. Cultural and social change was all too prevalent, resulting in a sudden shift in expectations for the loyal horror fan. Some could argue that this decade gave birth to the slasher film, while a new style of unforgiving exploitation cinema was also emerging. This third book within the First Scream to the Last series will catalogue a wide selection of genre pieces from arguably its most influential era, allowing the reader to capture this polarizing decade throughout each year. Once again supported by insightful ...

To many, the 1990s is considered a relatively low profile era for the horror genre. Slasher films had become almost extinct, and CGI played a large part in turning away many gorehounds from their staple diet of blood and guts. Times were tough for the humble horror fan, endlessly searching for that next cult classic at the local video store. There are two sides to every story however, and this controversial decade also produced many genre pieces that are still revered to this day. Within this book the horror films of the 1990s are analyzed and documented fairly. Second Scream is supported ...

First Scream to the Last offers an intriguing insight into the horror movies of the Eighties. Extremely comprehensive without being bloated, this essential companion is supported with various interviews from filmmakers and writers of the time, amongst others. An often misunderstood and under appreciated genre, the ‘80s was arguably its golden era. With the creation of iconic characters and visual images never seen before on film, it remains a special time for anyone involved and the avid horror enthusiast alike. From giallo to slasher, First Scream covers the highest (and not so high) ...

Screams for a New Millennium offers a fascinating and insightful journey through the horror movies of the ‘00s. An intriguing and pivotal decade for the genre, this era of filmmaking would become synonymous with returning the horror film to a visceral and subversive place that would very much echo the tone of the ‘70s. Remakes of many classic films were also produced during this period, while new horror franchises and villains were created with uncompromising and terrifying effect. Supported by exclusive interviews from Paul Verhoeven, Joe Lynch, Jocelin Donahue, Jamie Blanks, Marcus ...