Legacy of Blood: A Comprehensive Guide to Slasher Movies

Legacy of Blood: A Comprehensive Guide to Slasher Movies
ISBN-10
1900486393
ISBN-13
9781900486392
Category
Horror films
Pages
192
Language
English
Published
2004
Publisher
Headpress
Author
Jim Harper

Description

Combining in-depth analysis with over 200 film reviews, 'Legacy of Blood' is a comprehensive examination of the slasher movie and its conventions to date, from 'Halloweeen' to 'Scream' and beyond.

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