Description
This filmography covers more than 300 horror films released from 1990 through 1999. The horror genre's trends and cliches are connected to social and cultural phenomena, such as Y2K fears and the Los Angeles riots. Popular films were about serial killers, aliens, conspiracies, and sinister "interlopers," new monsters who shambled their way into havoc. Each of the films is discussed at length with detailed credits and critical commentary. There are six appendices: 1990s cliches and conventions, 1990s hall of fame, memorable ad lines, movie references in Scream, 1990s horrors vs. The X-Files, and the decade's ten best.
About the Author
John Kenneth Muir is the author of more than 20 reference books covering science fiction and horror on film and television. He is creator of the Internet sci-fi series The House Between.
Reviews
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
Book Information
ISBN 9781476679013
Author John Kenneth Muir
Format Paperback
Page Count 714
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 1260g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 36mm
About the Author
John Kenneth Muir is the author of more than 20 reference books covering science fiction and horror on film and television. He is creator of the Internet sci-fi series The House Between.
Reviews
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
Book Information
ISBN 9781476679013
Author John Kenneth Muir
Format Paperback
Page Count 714
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 1260g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 36mm
