Horror Films of the 1980s
- ISBN-10
- 0786455012
- ISBN-13
- 9780786455010
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 843
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-07-28
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Author
- John Kenneth Muir
Description
John Kenneth Muir is back! This time, the author of the acclaimed Horror Films of the 1970s turns his attention to 300 films from the 1980s. From horror franchises like Friday the 13th and Hellraiser to obscurities like The Children and The Boogens, Muir is our informative guide. Muir introduces the scope of the decade's horrors, and offers a history that draws parallels between current events and the nightmares unfolding on cinema screens. Each of the 300 films is discussed with detailed credits, a brief synopsis, a critical commentary, and where applicable, notes on the film's legacy beyond the 80s. Also included is the author's ranking of the 15 best horror films of the 80s.
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