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Horror Unmasked

A History of Terror from Nosferatu to Nope

Brad Weismann

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becker&mayer! kids
05 September 2023
Horror Unmasked offers a general introduction to the popular film genre, serves as a guidebook to its film highlights, and celebrates its practitioners, trends, and stories.

The horror film's pop-culture importance is undeniable, from its early influences to today's most significant and exciting developments in the genre. 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.

Horror has long been the most popular film genre, and more horror movies have been made than any other kind. We need them. We need to be scared, to test ourselves, laugh inappropriately, scream, and flinch. We need to get through them and come out, blinking, still in one piece.

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.

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Imprint:   becker&mayer! kids
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 270mm,  Width: 210mm, 
Weight:   1.080kg
ISBN:   9780760376799
ISBN 10:   0760376794
Pages:   232
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
WORLD MAP OF HORROR INTRODUCTION SHADOWY SILENCE Horror Before Sound BROWNING AND CHANEY The Father of Freaks and the Man of a Thousand Faces MONSTER CENTRAL The Great Horror Cycles Begin CRANKING OUT THE CREEPIES Horror in the 1930s and 1940s VAL LEWTON AND THE TERRORS OF THE UNSEEN ATOMIC-AGE MONSTERS The Sci-Fi/Horror Boom BLOOD AND BOSOMS The Success of Hammer Horror THE MOMENT OF SHOCK Psycho and Peeping Tom THE CORMAN POES AND THE PEERLESS VINCENT PRICE HORROR, ITALIAN STYLE ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE, 1960–1975 BLOODY ENGLAND Hammer’s Competitors THE SLEEP OF REASON Horror in Spanish GODZILLA & CO Far East Horror in Transition POLANSKI, COFFIN JOE, AND OTHERS CLARK, CRAVEN, CARPENTER, AND CRONENBERG MAINSTREAM HORROR OR: BRING THE KIDS! J- AND K-HORROR, AND OTHER ASIAN ENTRIES THE PROBLEM OF TORTURE PORN ZOMBIES! THERE’S USUALLY A GORILLA Horror-Comedies MASTERS FOR A NEW MILLENNIUM IS HORROR LEGIT? POST-HORROR AND BEYOND GLOSSARY Subgenres of Horror NOTES IMAGE CREDITS BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHOR  

Brad Weismann is an award-winning writer and editor who returned to the place he grew up, in the shadow of the Colorado Rockies, after 15 years of performing standup, improvisational, and sketch comedy on stage, radio, and television. Ever since, he has worked as a journalist, feature writer, and contributor to publications and websites worldwide such as Senses of Cinema, Film International, Backstage, Muso, Parterre, Movie Habit, 5280, EnCompass, Colorado Daily, and Boulder Magazine. He focuses on the arts and popular culture, covering topics from grand opera to midget wrestling; a cross-section of his work can be found at bradweismann.com.

Reviews for Horror Unmasked: A History of Terror from Nosferatu to Nope

"""Considering the massive scope, this photobook is surprisingly succinct, informative, and helpful as an overview of horror films."" -- Kevin Howell * Library Journal * ""...strikes a commendable balance between sure-footed historicity, global sweep, effortless didacticism, and a celebration of all that is joyous in a genre that can sometimes be quite grim. Weismann has pulled off an enviable trick, producing a treat that renders the pleasures of the spooky season a perennial affair."" * Locus Mag * ""Well-researched text and quality film poster art make for great, spooky bed-time reading."" * Creammagazine.com * ""...will be sure to keep new horror fans up at night...an admirable effort that will undoubtedly give a budding horror fan a ton of fun homework."" * MovieJawn.com * “…a great history of horror that spans both time and the globe…allows readers to find plenty of great recommendations and learn why these horror films are important to the legacy of the genre. Context is king, and Horror Unmasked lives up to its billing of providing a history of terror from Nosferatu to Nope.”   * ComingSoon.net * ""...an introspective examination of the films, filmmakers, and regions that have created and continue to influence the modern horror genre, Horror Unmasked is one history that you should own."" -- Nick Banks * ConSkipper * ""Horror Unmasked: A History of Terror from Nosferatu to Nope is an excellent book. It addresses the horror film genre from a comfortable and accessible direction, providing a wide-ranging and extensive overview of the genre. Fans of horror cinema, old and new, will want to own this book and display it prominently in their collection."" * Cemetary Dance * “Horror Unmasked” is not just a book for avid horror fans; it’s a comprehensive and highly illustrated exploration of the genre’s history dissected by an author who is not only an expert but also a passionate enthusiast. * Colorado Hometown Weekly * ""This beautifully constructed 200+ page hardcover book encapsulates an extensive and comprehensive timeline of horror's history on film.  As a reading experience, think about walking down the blood-soaked museum halls and terrorizing wings of the genre in every decade and then exploring the significance and impact movement of the sub-genre collections of styles (i.e. slasher, found footage, possession) within them.  All with Weisman acting as your expert voice and tour guide."" * The Reel Vision * ""Weismann masterfully underscores the essential role horror films play in our lives. Horror Unmasked is more than just a book; it’s a portal into the heart of the horror genre. As a comprehensive reference and guidebook, it unveils the genre’s finest cinematic moments, celebrates its visionary creators, and highlights its ever-evolving trends...essential to any horror aficionado’s collection."" * Gothic Bite Magazine *"


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