Horror: Films to Scare you to Death

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Packed with photographs of the most terrifying scenes in cinema history, this book is the definitive guide tracing the story of horror, decade-by-decade. Providing a witty and informative critique of over 300 films and several TV series and the literature that accompanies them, this offers a superb introduction for beginners as well as something new for the die-hard horror fan.

Horror is one of the most popular and influential genres in cinema, a perennial favourite that just won't stay dead. Initially banned or shunned creations are now regarded as movie milestones with cult appeal. This book covers the hidden gems, big-budget duds and foreign contributions of the Horror scene. Whether you're a seasoned, horror expert or a tentative horror explorer, this is the ultimate guide through a century of fear.

Author Bio

James Marriott has an MA in Film Studies. His book Horror Films, was selected by The Times as one of their film books of 2004. He also wrote a series of essays and articles for magazines and websites including cult periodical Headpress ('Essential reading' - Fortean Times).

Kim Newman is a novelist, critic and journalist. He has written many books including; The Night Mayor, Anno Dracula, Life's Lottery, Back in the USSA, The Man From the Diogenes Club, The Vampire Genevieve, Orgy of the Blood Parasites Nightmare Movies, Ghastly Beyond Belief, Horror: 100 Best Books and The BFI Companion to Horror. He has won the Bram Stoker Award, the International Horror Guild Award and the British Science Fiction Award.