Horror Films by Colin Odell

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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...

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Horror Films by Colin Odell

The Kamera Book of Horror Films will take readers on a journey into the world of fear, from horror cinema's beginnings in the late 19th century to the latest splatter films and more. The book offers a guide to key films, directors and movements as well as a history of horror and an overview of horror film censorship. Includes a free bonus DVD with documentaries on the film Cabin Fever and the Ginger Snaps trilogy.
quite an achievement for what seems at first glance such a small work.. if all Kamera Books are as impressive as this one then I suggest film buffs look out for each * Synergy Magazine *
Kamera are doing a damn fine job of establishing a line of concise, useful genre readers... Good to have within arm's reach of dinner party discussion. [four stars] * Empire Magazine *
featuring an eye-catching collection of stills, Horror Films provides a down-to-earth primer that ticks all the required boxes -- Howard Maxford * Film Review *
Colin Odell is a freelance author and film critic. He has co-authored books with Michelle Le Blanc about John Carpenter, Tim Burton, Horror Films, Jackie Chan, Vampire Films, Anime and Studio Ghibli and contributed to Wallflower Press's Alter Image and The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy. He is an editor and contributor to the online film review salon Kamera.co.uk and Vector Magazine. Michelle Le Blanc is a freelance author and film critic. She has co-authored books with Colin Odell about John Carpenter, Tim Burton, Horror Films, Jackie Chan, Vampire Films, Anime and Studio Ghibli and contributed to Wallflower Press's Alter Image and The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy. She is an editor and contributor to the online film review salon Kamera.co.uk and Vector Magazine.
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ISBN 13 9781842432181
ISBN 10 1842432184
Title Horror Films
Author Colin Odell
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oldcastle Books Ltd
Year published 2007-12-20
Number of pages 204
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.