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Golden Horrors
An Illustrated Critical Filmography of Terror Cinema, 1931–1939
by Bryan Senn
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Book Presentation:
From the grindhouse oddities to major studio releases, this work details 46 horror films released during the genre’s golden era. Each entry includes cast and credits, a plot synopsis, in-depth critical analysis, contemporary reviews, time of release, brief biographies of the principal cast and crew, and a production history. Apart from the 46 main entries, 71 additional “borderline horrors” are examined and critiqued in an appendix.
About the Author:
Bryan Senn’s work has appeared in Filmfax, Cult Movies, Shivers, Midnight Marquee Press and Monsters from the Vault. The author of numerous books on the history of cinema, he lives in Montana.
Press Reviews:
"When Bryan Senn writes books on cinema, many monster movie fans know he grabs their attention right away and won’t let go"—Scary Monsters Magazine; "interesting…worthy of your attention"—John Kenneth Muir, Reflections on Film/TV; "excellent…essential"—Monsters From The Vault; "the most comprehensive history of 1930’s horror films published to date"—Video Watchdog; "a pleasure to read…an invaluable resource…recommended"—ARBA; "insightfully considers each film’s memorable moments, assets, and liabilities"—Choice; "a valuable and highly recommended addition to all film history and reference book collections"—Midwest Book Review; "informative"—Library Journal; "one of the most astounding books ever done on the horror film"—Cult Movies; "a treasure chest of information, contains well-supported analyses, and most importantly, is fun to read"—Midnight Marquee; "a gold medal"—Filmfax; "a valuable and highly recommended addition to all film history and reference book collections"—Midwest Book Review; "megadetailed examination"—VideoScope;"no fault[s]"—Classic Images; "the selection of photos is top notch, many I’ve never seen before. Films covered are all the favorites"—Little Shoppe of Horrors; "Senn writes with passion and precision…. [He] has a sharp eye for details of camera movement, music, and lighting and often analyzes scenes shot-by-shot."—Neil Barron, Editor of Fantasy and Horror.
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