An edition of Monsters in the movies
(2011)
Monsters in the movies
100 years of cinematic nightmares
1st American ed.
by John Landis
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Landis presents a personal celebration of the greatest monsters ever to rampage across the silver screen. He also explores the origins of vampires, zombies, and werewolves; reveals the secrets of legendary special-effects wizards; and converses with leading movie makers. Open your eyes to a fascinating world of movies: some classics, some quirky, some forgotten, and some unforgettable crazy!
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Monsters in the movies: 100 years of cinematic nightmares
2011, DK Pub.
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- 1st American ed.
075668370X 9780756683702
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Vampires. Dracula ; A stake through the heart! ; In conversation: Christopher Lee
Werewolves. Lon Chaney, Jr. ; In conversation: Joe Dante
Mad scientists. Dr. Frankenstein and the Monster ; Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde ; In conversation: David Cronenberg
Zombies. The monster carry ; In conversation: Sam Raimi
Ghosts
Mummies. In conversation: Guillermo Del Toro
Myths, legends, & fairy tales. In conversation: Ray Harryhausen
Dragons & dinosaurs
Monstrous apes. Planet of the apes ; King Kong ; In conversation: Rick Baker
Nature's revenge
Atomic mutations
The devil's work. The devil ; Hell ; Wicked witches ; Killer dolls ; Scary children ; In conversation: John Carpenter
Space monsters. Dystopias
Monstrous machines
Human monsters. Nazi monsters ; Scary older women ; Burke & Hare
The monster makers.
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Includes index.
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