Horror: The Complete Guide to the Cinema of Fear

Packed with photographs of the most terrifying scenes in cinema history, this unique, definitive, comprehensive guide traces the story of horror over the past century, decade-by-decade, and provides a witty and informative critique of over 250 films, plus any TV series and literature that informed them. And with feature spreads on related themes appearing throughout — from vampires, ghosts and comedy horror, to the occult, giallo, cannibalism and serial killers — this book offers a superb introduction for beginners as well as something new for the die-hard horror fan.