Asian Horror

(Paperback)

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Since Japanese horror sensations The Ring and Audition first terrified Western audiences at the turn of the millennium, there's been a growing appreciation of Asia as the hotbed of the world's best horror movies. Over the last decade Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Hong Kong have all produced a steady stream of stylish supernatural thrillers and psychological chillers that have set new benchmarks for cinematic scares. This comprehensive guide helps the viewer navigate the eclectic mix of vengeful spooks, yakuza zombies, feuding warlocks and devilish dumplings on offer.

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A broad and accessible overview of the national horror cinemas of Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, and Thailand from the 1950s to the present -- Jamil Khader * Scope: An Online Journal of Film and Television Studies *
an excellent read - entertaining, attractively designed and engagingly written -- Dave Axbey * FrightFest Ezine *
The book isnt for casual readers, however, but rather for serious horror-film fans. That crowd will have a ball reliving some of the genres greatest havoc-wreakers -- David Pitt * Booklist *
short and sweet with just enough content to get 'right' the kind of information that readers of this genre would seek out. Great job! -- Andy Richards * Horror News.net *
Dumplings made from human embryos. A woman cutting off her fingers. Mutilation by fishhook. Intrigued Keep reading -- Andryn Arithson * Bright Lights Film Journal *

Author Bio

Andy Richards is a freelance film journalist and television producer. He has written for The Observer, Sight & Sound, Time Out, Uncut, The DVD Stack and Filmfour.com