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Monsters in the Movies

100 Years of Cinematic Nightmares

100 Years of Cinematic Nightmares

By John Landis

By John Landis

By John Landis

By John Landis

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Category: Film | Performing Arts

Category: Film | Performing Arts

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Aug 02, 2016 | ISBN 9781465451446

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Dec 13, 2011 | ISBN 9780756692261

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    About Monsters in the Movies

    Which 1932 film is considered the first feature-length zombie movie?

    Learn everything there is to know about special effects in films and what it goes into designing iconic monsters that still show up in nightmares in Monsters in the Movies, newly released in paperback. From B-movie bogeymen and outer space oddities to big-budget terrors, legendary filmmaker John Landis showcases the greatest monsters ever to creep, fly, slither, stalk, or rampage through theaters!

    Landis provides his own unique and entertaining insights into the world of moviemaking, and hosts in-depth conversations with leading monster makers, including David Cronenberg, Christopher Lee, John Carpenter, and Sam Raimi, to discuss the art of monster making. He also surveys the historical origins of the archetypal monsters, such as vampires, zombies, and werewolves.

    Go behind the scenes to discover the secrets of the special-effects wizards who created legendary frighteners like King Kong, Dracula, and Halloween‘s Michael Myers.

    With more than 1,000 stunning movie stills and posters, Monsters in the Movies is sure to keep even the most intense fright-seekers at the edge of their seats for hours!

    About Monsters in the Movies

    From B-movie bogeymen and outer space oddities to big-budget terrors, Monsters in the Movies by legendary filmmaker John Landis showcases the greatest monsters ever to creep, fly, slither, stalk, or rampage across the Silver Screen!

    Landis provides his own fascinating and entertaining insights into the world of moviemaking, while conducting in-depth “conversations” with leading monster makers, including David Cronenberg, Christopher Lee, John Carpenter, and Sam Raimi — to discuss some of the most petrifying monsters ever seen. He also surveys the historical origins of the archetypal monsters, such as vampires, zombies, and werewolves, and takes you behind the scenes to discover the secrets of those special-effects wizards who created such legendary frighteners as King Kong, Dracula, and Halloween’s Michael Myers. With more than 1000 stunning movie stills and posters, this book is sure to keep even the most intense fright-seekers at the edge of their seats for hours!

    About John Landis

    Filmmaker John Landis has written and/or directed some of the most popular movies of all time, including National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978), The Blues Brothers (1980), Trading Places (1983), Spies Like Us (1985), Three Amigos! (1987), Coming to America (1988),… More about John Landis

    About John Landis

    Filmmaker John Landis has written and/or directed some of the most popular movies of all time, including National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978), The Blues Brothers (1980), Trading Places (1983), Spies Like Us (1985), Three Amigos! (1987), Coming to America (1988),… More about John Landis

    Product Details

    Category: Film | Performing Arts

    Paperback | $25.99
    Published by DK
    Aug 02, 2016 | 320 Pages | 9-15/16 x 11-7/8 | ISBN 9781465451446

    Category: Film | Performing Arts

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by DK
    Dec 13, 2011 | 320 Pages | ISBN 9780756692261

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    “A delicious romp through the film world, this book provides a nostalgic pull for anyone who grew up a fan of the great horror flicks.” – Booklist

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