The GorehoundÕs Guide to Splatter Films of the 1980s
Author | : Scott Aaron Stine |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 398 |
Release | : 2003-07-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781476611327 |
ISBN-13 | : 1476611327 |
Rating | : 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Reviews of The Gorehound’s Guide to Splatter Films of the 1960s and 1970s: “recommended”—Booklist; “exhaustive...useful”—ARBA; “a solid reference work”—Video Watchdog; “bursting with information, opinion and trivia...impeccably researched”—Film Review; “interesting and informative”—Rue Morgue; “detailed credits...entertaining”—Classic Images. Author Scott Aaron Stine is back again, this time with an exhaustive study of splatter films of the 1980s. Following a brief overview of the genre, the main part of the book is a filmography. Each entry includes extensive technical information; cast and production credits; release date; running time; alternate and foreign release titles; comments on the availability of the film on videocassette and DVD; a plot synopsis; commentary from the author; and reviews. Extensive cross-referencing is also included. Heavily illustrated.