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History of Monster Movies

Author : Timothy J. Bradley

Publisher : Teacher Created Materials

Page : 51 pages

File Size : 28,37 MB

Release : 2016-08-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1480757004

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Dive into the history of monster movies! From the earliest examples from the silent-film era, to modern-day movies featuring sophisticated CGI, monster movies have been scaring audiences for years. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book builds reading skills and includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. Check It Out! includes suggested resources for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.





Monsters in the Movies

Author : John Landis

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 322 pages

File Size : 20,23 MB

Release : 2011-09-19

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 0756688469

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From cinema's earliest days, being scared out of your wits has always been one of the best reasons for going to the movies. From B-movie bogeymen and outer space oddities to big-budget terrors, Monsters in the Movies by horror film maestro John Landis celebrates the greatest monsters ever to creep, fly, slither, stalk or rampage across the Silver Screen. Landis also surveys the historical origins of archetypal monsters, such as vampires, zombies and werewolves, and takes you behind the scenes to discover the secrets of the special-effects wizards who created such legendary frighteners as King Kong, Dracula, the Alien, and Freddy Krueger. Monsters in the Movies by John Landis is filled with the author's own fascinating and entertaining insights into the world of movie-making, and includes memorable contributions from leading directors, actors and monster-makers. The book is also stunningly illustrated with 1000 movie stills and posters drawn from the unrivaled archives of the Kobal Collection. Contents Introduction by John Landis... Explore a timeless world of fears and nightmares as John Landis investigates what makes a legendary movie monster • Monsters, chapter by chapter... Feast your eyes upon a petrifying parade of voracious Vampires, flesh-eating Zombies, slavering Werewolves, gigantic Apes and Supernatural Terrors • Spectacular double-page features... Thrill to the strangest, scariest, weirdest, and craziest movie monsters ever seen • The ingenious tricks of movie-making... Marvel as the special-effects wizards reveal how they create movie magic • A monster-movie timeline... Discover John Landis's personal selection of landmark horror films



Monster Cinema

Author : Barry Keith Grant

Publisher : Rutgers University Press

Page : 159 pages

File Size : 27,40 MB

Release : 2018-04-16

Category : Art

ISBN : 0813588820

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Monster Cinema introduces readers to a vast menagerie of movie monsters, from gigantic beasts to microscopic parasites, from grotesque demons to normal-looking serial killers. Film expert Barry Keith Grant considers what each type of movie monster might reveal about how we regard the natural, the supernatural, and the human.



History of Monster Movies

Author : Bradley, Timothy J.

Publisher : Teacher Created Materials

Page : 52 pages

File Size : 34,28 MB

Release : 2017-03-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1618139444

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Vampires, werewolves, and monsters – oh my! The History of Monster Movies e-Book takes a thrilling look at some of the imaginary creatures that have scared audiences throughout the years, as well as some frightening real-life critters found in nature. This nonfiction reader is purposefully leveled to increase comprehension and engage different types of learners. The History of Monster Movies e-Book focuses on complex and rigorous content appropriate for middle school students. Aligned with Common Core State Standards, this text connects with McREL, WIDA/TESOL standards and prepares students for college and career readiness.



Lost in the Dark

Author : Brad Weismann

Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi

Page : 252 pages

File Size : 14,27 MB

Release : 2021-04-22

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 1496833236

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Two horror films were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2018, and one of them—The Shape of Water—won. Since 1990, the production of horror films has risen exponentially worldwide, and in 2013, horror films earned an estimated $400 million in ticket sales. Horror has long been the most popular film genre, and more horror movies have been made than any other kind. We need them. We need to be scared, to test ourselves, laugh inappropriately, scream, and flinch. We need to get through them and come out, blinking, still in one piece. Lost in the Dark: A World History of Horror Film is a straightforward history written for the general reader and student that can serve as a comprehensive reference work. The volume provides a general introduction to the genre, serves as a guidebook to its film highlights, and celebrates its practitioners, trends, and stories. Starting with silent-era horror films and ending with 2020’s The Invisible Man, Lost in the Dark looks at decades of horror movies. Author Brad Weismann covers such topics as the roots of horror in literature and art, monster movies, B-movies, the destruction of the American censorship system, international horror, torture porn, zombies, horror comedies, horror in the new millennium, and critical reception of modern horror. A sweeping survey that doesn’t scrimp on details, Lost in the Dark is sure to satisfy both the curious and the completist.



Japan's Favorite Mon-star

Author : Steve Ryfle

Publisher : ECW Press

Page : 376 pages

File Size : 10,43 MB

Release : 1998

Category : Godzilla (Fictitious character)

ISBN : 1550223488

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Bigger, badder, and more durable than Hollywood's greatest action heroes, Godzilla emerged from the mushroom cloud of an H-bomb test in 1954 to trample Tokyo. More than 40 years later, he reigns as the undisputed monarch of movie monsters, with legions of fans spanning several generations and countless international boundaries.



The Art of Horror

Author : Stephen Jones

Publisher : Applause Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 16,25 MB

Release : 2015

Category : Art

ISBN : 9781495009136

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THE ART OF HORROR: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY



Water for Drowning

Author : Ray Cluley

Publisher :

Page : 86 pages

File Size : 17,74 MB

Release : 2014-08-22

Category :

ISBN : 9780957548176

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For Josh, falling in love does not fit in with his rock and roll lifestyle. And falling for someone who believes in mermaids? Who wants to be one? Well, he wasn't expecting that, either. But the sea is deep with mysteries. Sometimes they wash ashore, whispered in the hush of a quiet tide, and all you have to do is listen. Other times you have to explore the dark beneath the surface yourself, unsure of what you might find... Bonus content Special introduction about the genesis of Water For Drowning by Ray Cluley Bonus story: the British Fantasy Award winning story 'Shark! Shark!'



The Great Book of Movie Monsters

Author : Jan Stacy

Publisher : McGraw-Hill/Contemporary

Page : 356 pages

File Size : 13,81 MB

Release : 1983

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 9780809255252

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"The great book of movie monsters exposes the private lives of more than 300 of your favorite creatures, each one depicted in all its glory. Discover the truth about their fears, their loves, their favorite foods, their superpowers, and the accomplishments that earned them a place in movie history. You'll also learn about the films they starred in, as well as the directors and special effects technicians who brought these monsters to life."--Cover.