{"product_id":"horror-unmasked-a-history-of-terror-from-nosferatu-to-nope-9780760376799","title":"Horror Unmasked: A History of Terror from Nosferatu to Nope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the silent-film era to the blockbusters of today, \u003ci\u003e Horror Unmasked \u003c\/i\u003eis a fun-filled, highly illustrated dive into the past influences and present popularity of the horror film genre. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The 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\u003cp\u003e Horror 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. \u003cb\u003eThis comprehensive guide features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A thorough discussion on monster movies and B-movies (\u003ci\u003eThe Thing\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eIt Came from Outer Space\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Blob\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The destruction of the American censorship system (\u003ci\u003eBlood Feast\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Night of the Living Dead\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e International horror, zombies, horror comedies, and horror in the new millennium (\u003ci\u003eMatango\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eSuspiria\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eGhostbusters\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A dissection of the critical reception of modern horror (\u003ci\u003eNeon Demon\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003ePan's Labyrinth\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eFunny Games\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stunning movie posters and film stills, plus fan-made tributes to some of the most lauded horror franchises in the world (\u003ci\u003eAliens\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003ethe Evil Dead\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Hills Have Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eScream\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e A \u003cb\u003eperfect reference\u003c\/b\u003e and informational book \u003cb\u003efor horror fans and those interested in its cultural influence worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHorror Unmasked\u003c\/i\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brad Weismann\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Becker \u0026amp; Mayer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/05\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.54w x 0.88d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760376799\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/18\/2023 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrad Weismann is an award-winning writer and editor who returned to the place he grew up, in the shadow of the Colorado Rockies, after 15 years of performing standup, improvisational, and sketch comedy on stage, radio, and television. Ever since, he has worked as a journalist, feature writer, and contributor to publications and websites worldwide such as \u003ci\u003eSenses of Cinema\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFilm International\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBackstage\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMuso\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eParterre\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMovie Habit\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e5280\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEnCompass\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eColorado Daily\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBoulder Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. He focuses on the arts and popular culture, covering topics from grand opera to midget wrestling; a cross-section of his work can be found at bradweismann.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Becker \u0026 Mayer","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":41138126258291,"sku":"9.78076E+12","price":28.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_7664676a-5388-4ac5-8de8-5c360b85a89b.jpg?v=1701785270","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/horror-unmasked-a-history-of-terror-from-nosferatu-to-nope-9780760376799","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}