Author : Steve Hutchison
Publisher : Tales of Terror
Page : 1591 pages
File Size : 25,6 MB
Release : 2023-03-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1778870783
Steve Hutchison reviews 60 vampire movies, 60 lycanthrope movies, 60 ghost movies, 60 demon movies, 60 zombie movies, 60 alien movies, 60 giant movies, 60 wizard movies, 60 serial killer movies, 60 animal movies, 60 cultist movies, 60 revenant movies, and 60 mutant movies. Each article includes a synopsis, a review, and a rating. The movies are ranked. How many have you seen?
Author : Walter Dean Myers
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 15,30 MB
Release : 2009-10-06
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0061975028
This New York Times bestselling novel from acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers tells the story of Steve Harmon, a teenage boy in juvenile detention and on trial. Presented as a screenplay of Steve's own imagination, and peppered with journal entries, the book shows how one single decision can change our whole lives. Monster is a multi-award-winning, provocative coming-of-age story that was the first-ever Michael L. Printz Award recipient, an ALA Best Book, a Coretta Scott King Honor selection, and a National Book Award finalist. Monster is now a major motion picture called All Rise and starring Jennifer Hudson, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Nas, and A$AP Rocky. The late Walter Dean Myers was a National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, who was known for his commitment to realistically depicting kids from his hometown of Harlem.
Author : Kevin J Anderson
Publisher : WordFire +ORM
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 28,52 MB
Release : 2020-07-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1680571060
“A fun, nostalgia-filled anthology of twenty-three original, lighthearted horror tales riffing on the movie monsters of both modern cinema and B-movie favorites.” —Publishers Weekly Lights! Camera! Monsters? Sometimes you go to the movies. And sometimes, the movies—and their monsters—come to you. At any moment, without notice, monsters once relegated to the screen become a reality. Aliens and demons, dragons and ghosts, werewolves, vampires, zombies, and seemingly ordinary people who are just plain evil. Join award-winning authors Jonathan Maberry, Fran Wilde, David Gerrold, Rick Wilber and others for twenty-three all-new tales of haunted theaters, video gods, formidable demons, alien pizza, and delirious actors. Each story takes you to the silver screen with monstrous results. Funny or grim, unsettling or cozy . . . You’ll laugh! You’ll sigh! You’ll scream! Grab popcorn—and good running shoes—and enjoy the show.
Author : John Landis
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 40,62 MB
Release : 2011-09-19
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0756688469
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
Author : Steve Hutchison
Publisher : Tales of Terror
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 30,48 MB
Release : 2023-02-24
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1778871046
Steve Hutchison reviews 50 of the best serial killer movies. Each film is analyzed and discussed with a synopsis and a rating. The movies are ranked from best to worst. How many have you seen?
Author : Jan Stacy
Publisher : McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 13,46 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780809255252
"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.
Author : David J. Skal
Publisher : Running Press Adult
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 46,74 MB
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0762497602
Turner Classic Movies presents a collection of monster greats, modern and classic horror, and family-friendly cinematic treats that capture the spirit of Halloween, complete with reviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and iconic images. Fright Favorites spotlights 31 essential Halloween-time films, their associated sequels and remakes, and recommendations to expand your seasonal repertoire based on your favorites. Featured titles include Nosferatu (1922), Dracula (1931), Cat People (1942), Them (1953), House on Haunted Hill (1959), Black Sunday (1960), Rosemary's Baby (1968), Young Frankenstein (1976), Beetlejuice (1988), Get Out (2017), and many more.
Author : A. Lee Martinez
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 11,25 MB
Release : 2009-05-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0316071951
Meet Monster. Meet Judy. Two humans who don't like each other much, but together must fight dragons, fire-breathing felines, trolls, Inuit walrus dogs, and a crazy cat lady -- for the future of the universe. Monster runs a pest control agency. He's overworked and has domestic troubles -- like having the girlfriend from hell. Judy works the night shift at the local Food Plus Mart. Not the most glamorous life, but Judy is happy. No one bothers her and if she has to spell things out for the night-manager every now and again, so be it. But when Judy finds a Yeti in the freezer aisle eating all the Rocky Road, her life collides with Monster's in a rather alarming fashion. Because Monster doesn't catch raccoons; he catches the things that go bump in the night. Things like ogres, trolls, and dragons. Oh, and his girlfriend from Hell? She actually is from Hell.
Author : Thomas G. Aylesworth
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 34,47 MB
Release : 1975
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780397316397
Describes some famous movie monsters, how they were created, and the films in which they appeared.
Author : Steve Hutchison
Publisher : Tales of Terror
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 15,44 MB
Release : 2023-03-22
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1778871801
This book analyzes 145 horror films grouped in 24 franchises. These franchises feature an antagonist, or villain, who has been present in all or most films. These antagonists are so iconic that they have, in all cases, generated multiple sequels. All movies included in this book are rated and ranked.
