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The Monster Show: A Cultural History of Horror (Paperback)

by David J. Skal (Author)
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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Plexus Publishing Ltd (12 Sep 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0859652114
  • ISBN-13: 978-0859652117
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 266,301 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This provocative book uncovers the surprising links between horror entertainment, and the great social crisis of our time, as well as horror's function as a pop analogue to surrealism and other artistic movements.

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4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent look into American horror culture, 3 Jul 2001
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Skal traces popular horror (mainly cinema, but occasionally touching on fiction, comics, television, and the cult of special effects that slowly built up in the 60s) and the way it both responded to and affected American culture. The chapters on Tod Browning and the late-70s' "evil child" fad are especially excellent.

All in all, a great read for anyone who loves horror and wants to see how culture affects media and vice versa.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly readable history, 15 Feb 2009
By Mr. R. Hunter "Russ Hunter" (Aberystwyth, Wales United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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Skal is an important film historian and one who demonstrates here just why. The book is a fuss-free history of the monster in popular US culture in general and filmaking in particular. Importantly Skal is able to link developments in the horror film to wider developments in the culture of 'the horrific'. The history is built on solid foundations and the anecdotes highly revealing (and - at times- very funny).

Highly recommended.
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