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Horror Films (Pocket Essentials) (Paperback)

by Michelle Le Blanc (Author), Colin Odell (Author)

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Paperback: 78 pages
Publisher: Pocket Essentials (8 Mar 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1903047382
ISBN-13: 978-1903047385
Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.9 x 0.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Horror is one of cinema's most disreputable genres. Frequently dismissed or reviled by critics, the horror film nevertheless provides a way of confronting our fears in a safe environment. Often subject to more cuts at the hands of the censor than a serial killer's razor, the horror film is also a benchmark, a sign of what's considered acceptable for the public to view and what the state will allow its citizens to see. But for the most part horror films are about entertainment, consistently profitable, eminently enjoyable. So what makes this genre so detested and why do people pay to be scared?The "Kamera Book of Horror Films" will take you on a journey into the realm of fear. From horror cinema's beginnings in the late 19th century to the latest splatter films, from the chills of the ghost film to the terror of the living dead there's more than enough to keep you awake at night. There's a whole world of terror to explore - Spanish werewolves, Chinese vampires, Italian zombies, demons from Britain, killers in America, evil spirits in Japan. This book offers a guide to key films, directors and movements. Amongst the many discussed are the popular "Dracula", "Frankenstein", "Scream", "Halloween", "The Sixth Sense", "Ringu and Evil Dead", and the more unusual "The Living Dead", "Girl", "Rouge", "Les Yeux sans Visage", "Nang Nak" and "Black Cat". So join us on a gruesome and terrifying journey into the world of horror but don't dawdle, the last in line is always the first to get picked off..."Horror Films" comes with a region-free exclusive DVD that includes three horror shorts - 'Virus', 'Chicken Soup' and 'Savage'. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Colin Odell and Michelle Le Blanc are freelance authors and film critics. They have co-authored books about John Carpenter, Tim Burton, Horror Films, Jackie Chan and Vampire Films and contributed to Wallflower Press's Alter Image and The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy. They are regular writers for Kamera.co.uk and Vector. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A well-written overview, 16 Feb 2009

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Odell and LeBlanc's 'Horror Films' does a commendable job of covering a lot of territory in a highly readable style. No major landmarks are missed, which is pretty impressive considering the boldly wide-ranging geographical and chronological approach they take, which looks at films from Australia and Mexico, and takes us from the silents to the latest releases. Of course nobody will agree with every call (I think Stuart Gordon warranted attention, and can't share their enthusiasm for the 'Scream' franchise) but overall the book is insightful and well informed.

If it has a weakness, it is in casting its nets so wide, meaning nothing gets covered in any great depth. Those whose curiosity is piqued will find more in depth coverage of the more obscure films mentioned in books by author Pete Tombs or those published by genre specialists Fabpress. Plus, it would have been nice to have seen the illustration peppered throughout the book, rather than concentrated in a colour section. But allowing for these slight reservations, 'Horror Films' sets a high standard, and will be enjoyed by both horror veterans and film students coming to the genre for the first time.

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5.0 out of 5 stars When will Odel and Le Blanc actually write a bad book ???, 25 May 2001

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Horror Films is a superb read, covering numerous classics and some offbeat horror films. As always, their writing style is very infectious and literally makes you not want to stop hearing their thoughts, anecdotes and info that they have so lovingly prepared. They have obviously had a lot of fun writing their books and it shows in every line, page and chapter. I cannot recommend highly enough why every film buff should not have everyone of their books in his/her collection. For that matter, every famous film critic could learn a thing or two from Odell and Le Blanc in how to emphasise the best from a film in such a way that makes you want to see the films listed that you haven't yet and go back and see the ones you have seen again. Video shops around the country must be booming. Looking forward to the next subject, my guess would be Tim Burton or B-Movies.

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