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BIOGRAPHIES - FILM / VIDEO GUIDES - GENERAL REFERENCES - HAMMER STUDIOS PSYCHO-BABBLE - SPECIAL INTERESTS FILM GUIDES
This is a book that we didn't bother with since we didn't think we needed another film guide, let alone one that was just on slasher films. But we finally picked it up and was very glad we did. Before you even get into the actual film guide, there is a 50+ page essay on the history of the slasher films, that talks about the rise of the sub-genre, the typical elements and conventions to it, as well as the fall of them. This essay alone is worth the cost of the book. It's very informative and very entertaining. Then we get to the actual film guide section. Here Harper gives us the low down on over 200 slasher films. We get the usual cast and credits, a brief synopsis of the film, and whether or not we should watch the movie. Often pointing out that there is little reason if any, to spend time with this film. Although, fans of the bad B-movies just might be looking for something like that. So you have to take his comments as what they are: his opinion. You might not agree with him, but at least it gives you some basis to go one. Bottom line is that it's a nice title for any collector. As we said, the essay is great, and then you have a nice study guide or checklist to work your way through.
Okay....do we really need another book on British horror films? Damn Skippy we do! Especially when they are laid out like this one. We are always a sucker for trivial information about our favorite films. And this book gives us that and more. Each film reviewed is in different categories. We have the basic cast & crew info, plot/synopsis, and even tag lines and famous quotes. But then we also have different categories like "Nudity, Violence and Sadomasochism" or "Outrageous Methods of Dispatch", or "You May Remember Me From...". There is also quotes from actual reviews of the film, as well as the authors own thoughts. But the tons of extra trivia given here makes this book a joy to read. No matter how much you know about these films, there is going to be something in here that you didn't know. It also helps you connect certain actors or filmmakers with other films, giving you other titles to add to your "to-watch" list. We had a lot of fun reading through this book and is a great one to go back to for research, or just an occasional time-killer. Highly recommended.
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