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"...a great introduction to the key themes of this much-maligned sub-genre, and one that wants you to go out and watch the films again"
--Steve Gerrard- Lecturer in Film and Media Studies, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
"Well-informed and humorous, it's a colourful overview that will gen up newbies on all the essentials, and send seasoned gorehounds scampering to YouTube to hunt obscure trailers" --SFX Magazine, October 2010
"...insightful and enjoyable, with Kerswell's enthusiasm for the subject pouring off the page" -- FrightFest E-Zine, October 2010
"it's the best resource book slasher fans can get their bloody hands on" -- Retroslashers Blog, October 2010
"Rammed with lots of info, and a fantastic, thoughtful, vibrant read for anyone who loves horror...I can't recommend it highly enough" -- Battle Royale With Cheese blog, October 2010
"With comparative ease Teenage Wasteland outperforms the competition just by the nature of its evident love for it."
-- Hudsonlee.com, October 2010
"Teenage Wasteland is the definitive book on the slasher genre yet released... a must buy for horror fans"
-- Little White Lies, October 2010
--Steve Gerrard- Lecturer in Film and Media Studies, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
"Well-informed and humorous, it's a colourful overview that will gen up newbies on all the essentials, and send seasoned gorehounds scampering to YouTube to hunt obscure trailers" --SFX Magazine, October 2010
"...insightful and enjoyable, with Kerswell's enthusiasm for the subject pouring off the page" -- FrightFest E-Zine, October 2010
"it's the best resource book slasher fans can get their bloody hands on" -- Retroslashers Blog, October 2010
"Rammed with lots of info, and a fantastic, thoughtful, vibrant read for anyone who loves horror...I can't recommend it highly enough" -- Battle Royale With Cheese blog, October 2010
"With comparative ease Teenage Wasteland outperforms the competition just by the nature of its evident love for it."
-- Hudsonlee.com, October 2010
"Teenage Wasteland is the definitive book on the slasher genre yet released... a must buy for horror fans"
-- Little White Lies, October 2010
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'Death has come to your little town', Dr Loomis to the cops in John Carpenter's "Halloween", the movie that kick-started the Golden Age of Slashers. "Teenage Wasteland": The Slasher Movie "Uncut" lifts the lid on the glory days of the slasher perhaps the most reviled but also commercially successful of all horror's subgenres. Taking its cue from the Parisian theatre of the Grand Guignol, German krimis, Alfred Hitchcock, grindhouse movies, and the gory Italian giallo thrillers of the 1970s, among others, slashers brought a new high in cinematic violence and suspense to mainstream cinema. Following the development of the slasher, from its beginnings through the 'Golden Age' (1978-1984), and the recent resurgence of the slasher as seen in such movies as Wes Craven's 1996 success "Scream", "Teenage Wasteland" also looks at the political, cultural and social influences on the slasher, and its own effect on other film genres and culture generally. Packed with in-depth reviews of the best (and worst) slashers, and illustrated by the distinctive and often graphic colour poster artwork from around the world, this book is unlike any other published on this subject. This book is a must for all film buffs and students of film history and popular culture. It is suitable for slasher and horror film fans and anyone studying film or media courses. It makes a perfect gift or present.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a huge fan of slasher movies I first came across this book whilst searching for slasher movies. I looked at this book which led me to purchasing it for my own self curiousity of slasher cinema of the 80s. I read the book from start to finish in one whole day - honestly, I was that hooked by the history of slasher cinema that I couldn't put it down. The more I read, the more I wanted to know so I read on and on and I discovered all the infomation I was looking for. The author of this book has obviously pain-stakingly researched the sub-genre thoroughly and accurately which is comfort to me, you feel in safe hands with the history knowing it's from a devoted fan.
As for the artwork, it is simply amazing and beautiful - some artwork I have never seen in my life which I would love to have scattered across my bedroom walls! So, I now have years of slasher history stuck in my brain, which is what I wanted in the first place. It's a beautiful book that has given me more of a drive to purchase and discover more slasher movies to add to my currently small collection.
If you like slasher movies, or want to learn more about slasher movies or if you just generally like horror video/poster box art - it's definately worth your time. It could also be useful to media and film studies students.
Purchase a copy - it won't disappoint =].
As for the artwork, it is simply amazing and beautiful - some artwork I have never seen in my life which I would love to have scattered across my bedroom walls! So, I now have years of slasher history stuck in my brain, which is what I wanted in the first place. It's a beautiful book that has given me more of a drive to purchase and discover more slasher movies to add to my currently small collection.
If you like slasher movies, or want to learn more about slasher movies or if you just generally like horror video/poster box art - it's definately worth your time. It could also be useful to media and film studies students.
Purchase a copy - it won't disappoint =].
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The previous reviewer was spot-on: meticulously inclusive and beautifully designed, this really IS the definitive book on slasher movies. I thought I knew all there was to know about the genre, having been glued to the likes of Slumber Party Massacre since the age of 12, but Teenage Wasteland has had me trawling Amazon and eBay in the hope of finding various obscure gems I'd previously overlooked. As well as the expected extensive delve into Halloween, Friday The 13th and so on, there's a generous but relevant diversion into Euro-horror and - something I found truly fascinating - a look back at early and classic-era Hollywood as seen through the trained eye of a slasher fan (I now NEED to see 1932's Thirteen Women!).
As you'd expect if you've ever visited the author's website Hysteria Lives!, the writing here is as witty and entertaining as it is informative, reminding me of one of my other favourite "horror history" books, Kim Newman's superb Nightmare Movies, which this book is easily on a par with. There's no pompous academic posturing, just a genuine, infectious love of slashers, brimming with enough trivia, insight and background info to satisfy even the geekiest at heart. As for the illustrations, I admit to being blown away by the rarely-seen posters and stills that pepper every page - obviously a lifetime's worth of collecting and the thing that really sets this apart from other slasher-themed books. An essential purchase for horror fans.
As you'd expect if you've ever visited the author's website Hysteria Lives!, the writing here is as witty and entertaining as it is informative, reminding me of one of my other favourite "horror history" books, Kim Newman's superb Nightmare Movies, which this book is easily on a par with. There's no pompous academic posturing, just a genuine, infectious love of slashers, brimming with enough trivia, insight and background info to satisfy even the geekiest at heart. As for the illustrations, I admit to being blown away by the rarely-seen posters and stills that pepper every page - obviously a lifetime's worth of collecting and the thing that really sets this apart from other slasher-themed books. An essential purchase for horror fans.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a big fan of the slasher genre (and the author's outstanding web-site), I have waited for this book with excitement and anticipation for an age. And oh I was not disappointed!
This is an exceptional book - beautifully packaged and born out of love, respect and pure enjoyment of the slasher. And how the memories came flooding back... my own teenage years happily spent watching and jumping and thrilling as yet another sexy teen falls prey to the cleaver...oh happy day!
I will be ordering aquite a few more copies of this book as Xmas approaches. My Nan may not know what has hit her!
This is an exceptional book - beautifully packaged and born out of love, respect and pure enjoyment of the slasher. And how the memories came flooding back... my own teenage years happily spent watching and jumping and thrilling as yet another sexy teen falls prey to the cleaver...oh happy day!
I will be ordering aquite a few more copies of this book as Xmas approaches. My Nan may not know what has hit her!
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Teenage Wasteland: The Slasher Movie Uncut
Wonderful Horror book this really was. I am a huge fan of all horror movies. It gave me really good intrest on when the movies took place and when they got released on Dvd and not... Read more
Published 5 months ago by andrew tonkin
Teenage wasteland...The slasher Bible
What an excellent well informed read this is, full of photos, info and fact (most of which even hardened fans wont know).
Thoroughly recommended.
Thoroughly recommended.
Published 10 months ago by footballhuck
Excellent Slasher coverage
The short review is this: if you're a fan of slasher movies buy this book! I have been reading J. Kerswell's Hysteria Lives website for over ten years now and have loved his... Read more
Published 13 months ago by R. J. Q. Levins
Worth it for the classic video cover art.
There is some excellent poster and video cover artwork in this book of horror movies from the 70s and 80s. Read more
Published 14 months ago by The Rocker
Interesting enough
This isn't a "bad" review by any means, I enjoyed the book enough to recommend that any fan should have a look at it. All the basics are here, i.e. Read more
Published 17 months ago by J.P
NOT the definitive book on slasher movies
Which isn't to say it isn't a fun book to read because it is. It's also very superficial being more of a survey with brief critical comments. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ian Williams
Read it under the duvet with a torch!
What a great book. Quality writing. Credible and authorative. I am a more general fan of the horror genre, (with a bit of a thing for zombie movies) and this book has made me... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Stunt Goat
Great Read!
Teenage Wasteland is well researched and written. The author, being a genre fan, clearly has a great knowledge of the subject and the book sets up clear connections between the... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. Paul Skepper
Brilliant book - stunningly illustrated.
If you appreciate the likes of classic horror movies such as Halloween, Black Christmas and Friday the 13th, then you must get this book. Read more
Published 19 months ago by E.T.
The definitive book on the Slasher Film
This is it, horror fans! Much has been written about the slasher films of past, but none as lovingly and vividly as J.A. Kerswell's book, Teenage Wasteland The Slasher Film Uncut. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Cinema Du Meep
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