Monsters in the Movies: 100 Years of Cinematic Nightmares - Brossura

Landis, John

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1465451447 ISBN 13: 9781465451446

Casa editrice: DK, 2016

Riassunto

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!

Su questo libro

Recensione:

"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

L'autore:

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), and Innocent Blood (1992). His latest film is Burke and Hare, an Ealing Comedy (2010). He wrote and directed the classic An American Werewolf in London (1981) and the groundbreaking Michael Jackson’s Thriller (1983).

Su questa edizione

• Editore: DK
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1465451447
• ISBN 13: 9781465451446
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 320