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TheJigsaw
10-01-2008, 10:37 AM
I was planning to post this in the BOOKS section but it seems to be too quiet over there. Sorry.
Anyway, can you recommend good books on the horror genre in the cinema?
I'm looking for a publication that covers the whole history of the genre, or at least the modern age of horror movies (late '60s to present day, give or take) ALSO offering an overview on the genre from a social/psychological or political standpoint; are horror films a reflection or critique of the times in which they were made?
Devil-Hunter
10-01-2008, 10:51 AM
Well can recommend Last house on the left novel it great.
neverending
10-01-2008, 12:00 PM
Well can recommend Last house on the left novel it great.
Did you READ the post?
Geddy
10-01-2008, 01:20 PM
I was planning to post this in the BOOKS section but it seems to be too quiet over there. Sorry.
Anyway, can you recommend good books on the horror genre in the cinema?
I'm looking for a publication that covers the whole history of the genre, or at least the modern age of horror movies (late '60s to present day, give or take) ALSO offering an overview on the genre from a social/psychological or political standpoint; are horror films a reflection or critique of the times in which they were made?
Check out Danse Macabre, by Stephen King. Goes over some of the things you mentioned.
The Flayed One
10-01-2008, 05:29 PM
Edited after being bitch slapped by Elvis for not paying attention.
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/1439200815/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books)
Elvis_Christ
10-01-2008, 05:39 PM
Although it's a bit dated now Nightmare Movies by Kim Newman covers what you're after.
Murderland, Part I - H8 by Garret Cook;)
Did YOU read the post?
The Flayed One
10-01-2008, 05:44 PM
Although it's a bit dated now Nightmare Movies by Kim Newman covers what you're after.
Did YOU read the post?
Okay, I deserved that. Especially since I'm one of the ones who usually smack people for doing this shit.
Now that I have, there's a publication coming out soon that should have what you're looking for...I just need to find the link...
Devil-Hunter
10-01-2008, 10:33 PM
Did you READ the post?
Yes I did but I just wanted to let Jigsaw know it was a good book.
Ferox13
10-01-2008, 11:56 PM
Phil Hardy;s Enclopedia of Horror is a great reference book. I also like Nightmare movies too.
Doc Faustus
10-02-2008, 09:01 AM
Did YOU read the post?
That book's about the horror genre and whatever other topic anyone is interested in at moment, regardless of whether I actually know anything about it or not.
Disclaimer:sexy, virile young author Garrett Cook is not responsible for claims made by crotchety internet know-it-all Doc Faustus.
Seriously, Goth Chic by Gavin Baddely has a lot of cool stuff on horror history, the solid but simplistic Projected Fears by Kendall Phillips (I believe) does too. Profoundly Disturbing by Joe Bob Briggs is another great one.
TheJigsaw
10-02-2008, 09:15 AM
Thank you, guys. I'll try to find those books.
If someone else has more recommendations, please post.
neverending
10-02-2008, 09:51 AM
The Encyclopedia of Horror Movies. You won't find a more complete listing and even handed assesment of each film anywhere. Price is steep but it's worth it. I wore my copy out so much the cover fell off.
http://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-of-Horror-Movies/dp/B000MBNHFM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1222969712&sr=1-2
Ferox13
10-02-2008, 10:12 AM
The Encyclopedia of Horror Movies. You won't find a more complete listing and even handed assesment of each film anywhere. Price is steep but it's worth it. I wore my copy out so much the cover fell off.
http://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-o...2969712&sr=1-2
Yup thats the Phil Hardy one i mentioned. The Sci-fi one is good too as theres alot of cross over.
neverending
10-02-2008, 10:15 AM
Ooops- so you did! Well, I second that recommendation!
zwoti
10-02-2008, 10:48 AM
Yup thats the Phil Hardy one i mentioned. The Sci-fi one is good too as theres alot of cross over.
yep, though the first edition made a few schoolboy errors
Price is steep but it's worth it.
pah, you want A book.....
look no further than tim lucas' bible that is "all the colors of the dark"
MisterSadistro
10-02-2008, 11:02 AM
I was planning to post this in the BOOKS section but it seems to be too quiet over there. Sorry.
Obeying forum laws is what separates us from the animals.
I'd recommend 'Abject Terrors- Surveying the Modern and Postmodern Horror Film' by Tony Magistrale however.
Vodstok
10-02-2008, 11:59 AM
Obeying forum laws is what separates us from the animals.
Yes, the animals dont have the cognitive ability to operate outside of the rules. :)
Papillon Noir
10-02-2008, 12:19 PM
Obeying forum laws is what separates us from the animals.
I found that really funny. :p