Reel Terror : The Scary, Bloody, Gory, Hundred Year History of Classic Horror Films

From the author of the definitive heavy metal history, Bang Your Head, a behind-the-scenes look a century of horror films Reel Terror is a love letter to the wildly popular yet still misunderstood genre that churns out blockbusters and cult classics year after year. From The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari to Paranormal Activity, Konow explores its all-time highs and lows, why the genre has been overlooked, and how horror films just might help us overcome fear. His on-set stories and insights delve into each movie and its effect on American culture. For novices to all out film buffs, this is the perfection companion to this Halloween's movie marathons. "From the author of the definitive heavy metal history, Bang Your Head, a behind-the-scenes look a century of horror films Reel Terror is a love letter to the wildly popular yet still misunderstood genre that churns out blockbusters and cult classics year after year. From The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari to Paranormal Activity, Konow explores its all-time highs and lows, why the genre has been overlooked, and how horror films just might help us overcome fear. His on-set stories and insights delve into each movie and its effect on American culture. For novices to all out film buffs, this is the perfection companion to this Halloween's movie marathons"-- Provided by publisher Why we love being scared The foundations of fear Kensington gore "The signpost that everyone followed" Building the modern zombie It's only a movie Just when you thought it was safe Giving the devil his due The night he came home No one can hear you scream Did you check on the children? Be afraid, be very afraid Long night at camp blood A different kind of animal A thunderstorm in a bottle To stay sane you have to laugh Having a friend for dinner The little horror films that could "The audience is always there for it". From "The Cabinet of Dr Caligari" to "Paranormal Activity", the author explores its all-time highs and lows, why the genre has been overlooked, and how horror films just might help us overcome fear. He offers on-set stories and insights that delve into each movie and its effect on American culture.