{"product_id":"horror-unmasked-by-brad-weismann-9780760376799","title":"Horror Unmasked","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHorror Unmasked\u003c\/em\u003e offers a general introduction to the popular film genre, serves as a guidebook to its film highlights, and celebrates its practitioners, trends, and stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe horror film's pop-culture importance is undeniable, from its early influences to today's most significant and exciting developments in the genre. Since 1990, the production of horror films has risen exponentially worldwide, and in 2021, horror films earned an estimated $580 million in ticket sales, not to mention how the genre has expanded into books, fashion, music, and other media throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHorror 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive guide features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA thorough discussion on monster movies and B-movies (\u003cem\u003eThe Thing; It Came from Outer Space; The Blob\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe destruction of the American censorship system (\u003cem\u003eBlood Feast; The Night of the Living Dead; The Texas Chainsaw Massacre\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternational horror, zombies, horror comedies, and horror in the new millennium (\u003cem\u003eMatango; Suspiria; Ghostbusters\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA dissection of the critical reception of modern horror (\u003cem\u003eNeon Demon; Pan's Labyrinth; Funny Games\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStunning movie posters and film stills, plus fan-made tributes to some of the most lauded horror franchises in the world (\u003cem\u003eAliens; the Evil Dead; The Hills Have Eyes; Scream\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect reference and informational book for horror fans and those interested in its cultural influence worldwide, \u003cem\u003eHorror Unmasked\u003c\/em\u003e provides a general introduction to the genre, serves as a guidebook to its film highlights, and celebrates its practitioners, trends, and stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424275874028,"sku":"9780760376799","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780760376799.jpg?v=1774768733","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/horror-unmasked-by-brad-weismann-9780760376799","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}