Horror Films of the 1990s - Hardcover

John Kenneth Muir

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9780786440122: Horror Films of the 1990s

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786440120 ISBN 13: 9780786440122

Publisher: McFarland & Co, 2011

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This detailed filmography surveys more than 300 horror films that were released in the years 1990 through 1999. The horror genre's trends, cliches and patterns of the decade are connected to social and cultural phenomena, such as Y2K fears and the Los Angeles Riots. Among the popular forms of this period were films about serial killers, aliens, conspiracies, and sinister ""interlopers,"" new monsters who shambled their way into the lives of everyday people to wreak havoc on screen.

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Review:

"easy-to-use resource on horror films as well as pop culture of the decade"--Booklist; "Muir is probably the best-known, if not the best authority on contemporary horror films, and this latest edition in his ongoing series will be a welcome addition to the library of any fan of the genre...the body of each entry is devoted to Muir's excellent commentary. Highly recommended"--Choice; "Muir's writing is entertaining as well as informative, and will enable you to revisit each of your favorites with a somewhat different perspective than usual...a high-quality, hard-backed book...will give you hours and hours of enjoyment, as you revisit your memories of this decade, and revisit the films afterwards. Recommended"--The Thunder Child; "an invaluable research book that horror fans NEED on their shelves"--Dread Central; "an entertaining collection and definitely provides insight into a number of films that all but the most dedicated horror fan may have missed"--Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts.

About the Author:

John Kenneth Muir is the author of more than twenty reference books covering science fiction and horror on film and television, including award winners Horror Films of the 1970s (2002 ALA Best Reference) and The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television (2005 New York Public Library Best Reference). He is creator of the Internet sci-fi series The House Between (<a href=http://www.thehousebetween.com>www.thehousebetween.com</a>) and his popular blog can be found at <a href=http://reflectionsonfilmandtelevision.blogspot.com>reflectionsonfilmandtelevision.blogspot.com</a>.

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