Amicus: An Illustrated History
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Relive an unforgettable chapter in the history of horror cinema with Amicus: An Illustrated History, a luxurious journey through the formation and output of the small studio that made a huge impact on the horror movie landscape. This Amicus movie guide leads you through the studio’s storied history, illuminating its creation and evolution - and, naturally, is bursting with glorious stills from its evergreen movies. An essential for any Amicus fan, this is another stunning addition to the Classic Monsters collection.
84 pages, full colour throughout!
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Classic Monsters of the Movies #33
(The Ghost of Frankenstein!)
Featuring: The Ghost of Frankenstein - revisit the fourth chapter in the Universal saga with a new and thoughtful look at the quirky, body horror-infused drama. The Chills are Alive - from wistful love songs to eerie children’s rhymes and boisterous celebrations, discover how the music featured in horror movies adds immeasurably to their power. Onslow Stevens - this quietly talented actor had a subtle force that could erupt into chilling ferocity. Countess Dracula - who needs all those servant girls anyway? Penny Dreadful - the intertwined lives, loves and destinies of horror literature’s tragic antiheroes were never as compelling or heartbreaking as in this apocalyptic series. The Black Cat - with a brace of classic horror stars, in an archetypal eerie mansion, it’s safe to say there’s a whole host of frightful fun and frolics to be had.
68 pages, full colour throughout!
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Classic Monsters of the Movies #32
(London After Midnight!)
Featuring: London After Midnight - the story behind Tod Browning’s mysterious vampire thriller. True-Life Tragedy - the sorrows and hardships that shaped many beloved actors’ lives and careers. Ernest Thesiger - a fresh look at the work of this skilled thespian. The Man Who Could Cheat Death - Hammer’s exploration of eternal life is characteristically gloomy and macabre. Hereditary - there’s simply nothing like this slow-burning combination of ghost story, occult shocker and tragic family drama. The Tingler - get your lungs ready for a Kitsch Corner screamfest.
68 pages, full colour throughput!
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Horror Movies: An Illustrated History #2
(The Silver Age 1939-1949!)
The second instalment in this series, Horror Movies: An Illustrated History #2, guides you through a cinematic genre that, by the late thirties, had established itself as both credible and controversial. As censors hovered, the industry had given itself a break from monsters, but 1939 saw the children of the night wake again and unleash a horde of new characters that would become some of movieland’s most beloved creations. This lavish guide to horror cinema’s second age is your ideal companion to a rediscovery of the ways in which monsters claimed new territory in our shared consciousness.
84 pages, full colour throughout!
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Classic Monsters of the Movies #27
(Madhouse!)
Featuring: Madhouse - this macabre shocker blends fact with fiction in its tale of a famous horror star whose career isn’t about to finish just yet. Capital Chills - From Victorian villains to more contemporary creeps, we meet the movie monsters who have made London their home. Michael Gough - he’s faced vampiric horror, opera ghosts and giant apes but how well do you know him? The Blood on Satan’s Claw - check yourself for any furry patches and stay away from the old ruined church. The Woman in Black - don’t be fooled by its 2012 release, this is a classic ghost story up there with the best of them. Scared to Death - Bela Lugosi and George Zucco in an extraordinary piece of movie kitsch. And more besides!
68 pages, full colour throughout!
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Classic Monsters of the Movies #26
(Son of Frankenstein!)
Featuring: Son of Frankenstein. Terror Trains: trains and their stations are a perfect setting for all kinds of horror films. Dance of the Vampires: its legacy remains an important one. Martin Kosleck: often typecast as wicked Nazis, this German-born star made his mark in a number of more fantastical roles. The Black Room: investigating a story of evil, cruelty and the inescapable nature of fate. The Maze: what’s the secret at the heart of the labyrinth?
68 pages, full colour throughout!
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