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Old 10-01-2008, 10:37 AM
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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?
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Old 10-01-2008, 10:51 AM
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Well can recommend Last house on the left novel it great.
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Old 10-01-2008, 01:20 PM
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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.
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Old 10-01-2008, 05:39 PM
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Although it's a bit dated now Nightmare Movies by Kim Newman covers what you're after.

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Old 10-01-2008, 05:44 PM
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Although it's a bit dated now Nightmare Movies by Kim Newman covers what you're after.



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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...
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Old 10-01-2008, 10:33 PM
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Yes I did but I just wanted to let Jigsaw know it was a good book.
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Old 10-01-2008, 11:56 PM
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Phil Hardy;s Enclopedia of Horror is a great reference book. I also like Nightmare movies too.
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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.
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