Description
Though the horror film was not officially born until Universal Pictures released Frankenstein in 1931, there were many silent films that contained terrifying scenes and horrific elements. Many of the early horror soundies drew much of their inspiration for visual design and thematic development from the silents. This filmography includes all silent films that were horrific in nature, containing one or more of the stock horror movie elements, e.g., haunted houses, ghosts, witches, monsters, the occult or hypnotism. Each entry includes release date, running time, cast and credit information, contemporary review quotes when available, and in the case of foreign films, the original title and country of origin.
About the Author
Roy Kinnard is the author of many books on such topics as Flash Gordon, science fiction serials, Fay Wray, horror, silent films and Willis O'Brien. His essay on the Flash Gordon serials, written at the invitation of the Library of Congress, appears on the website of the National Film Registry. He lives in Chicago.
Reviews
An important book, highly recommended." -Choice
"[a] title of exceptional merit...[an] elaborate filmography...catalogues an important part of cinema history." -Film & History
"Useful." -Psychotronic
"A very well researched look at silent films and how they came to create the horror genre...a great book." -The Digital Bits
Book Information
ISBN 9780786407514
Author Roy Kinnard
Format Paperback
Page Count 284
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Series McFarland Classics
Weight(grams) 343g
About the Author
Roy Kinnard is the author of many books on such topics as Flash Gordon, science fiction serials, Fay Wray, horror, silent films and Willis O'Brien. His essay on the Flash Gordon serials, written at the invitation of the Library of Congress, appears on the website of the National Film Registry. He lives in Chicago.
Reviews
An important book, highly recommended." -Choice
"[a] title of exceptional merit...[an] elaborate filmography...catalogues an important part of cinema history." -Film & History
"Useful." -Psychotronic
"A very well researched look at silent films and how they came to create the horror genre...a great book." -The Digital Bits
Book Information
ISBN 9780786407514
Author Roy Kinnard
Format Paperback
Page Count 284
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Series McFarland Classics
Weight(grams) 343g
