An Illustrated History Of Horror And Science-fiction Films [Paperback]

In this book Carlos Clarens, author ofCrime Movies(also available from Da Capo/Perseus),George Cukor,and many articles in film magazines, brings his encyclopedic knowledge of films and filmmakers to the subject of horror and science-fiction films of the classic era. Whether discussing the erotic aspects ofKing Kong,examining the works of Val Lewton, contrasting the director's attitude toward the monster inFrankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein, accounting for the special genius of Lon Chaney, or comparing the various versions ofDr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde,Clarens entertains as he enlightens. Supplemented with a new introduction by J. Hoberman,Village Voicefilm critic and coauthor ofMidnight Movies(also available from Da Capo/Perseus), and an extensive filmography listing complete credits for over 300 films, this fascinating study illuminates both the genre and the reasons for its popularity.

Carlos ClarenswroteAn Illustrated History of the Horror Film, George Cukor,and many articles inSight and SoundandFilm Comment.His books includeThe Dark Side of the Screen: Film Noir(also available from Da Capo Press/ Perseus Books Group).