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Monsters In The Movies: 100 Years Of Cinematic Nightmares (2011)

by John Landis(Favorite Author)

4.22 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

075668370X (ISBN13: 9780756683702)

languge

English

genre

Horror

publisher

DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

review 1: I've always adored ghoul and monster films so I really loved this book. It is a sort of compendium of cinema stills with small paragraphs describing the film, or the monster shown, which showcases all kinds ghoulies from throughout the ages. At the start of a chapter there are a couple of pages that describe a category of monster, as well as explore the cultural impact it has had over time. Also, after each chapter is an interview with a big wig that belongs to the industry! Very neat, I say. Lastly, the layout is very visually appealing and this makes for a splendid casual read, coffee table book, or what have you. Read this if you wish to expand upon your knowledge regarding the industry, are looking to witness more creeps of the silver screen, or you simply enjoy seeing... more some expert as well as cheesy costumes or special effects.
review 2: Director John Landis ("Animal House";"An American Werewolf in London," which is one of my all-time favorite movies in any genre) put together this nifty (borrowing the adjective Landis employs here to describe "C.H.U.D.") compendium of horror films. Done up in the inimitable DK style, this book is divided into clever categories such as Nature's Revenge, Scary Children, and Space Monsters, and stuffed with pictures captioned by Landis, who often candidly critiques the movies depicted. I borrowed it, but my husband was so smitten, he had to buy it. Keep your Netflix queue at the ready. A true delight all the way through. less

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