{"product_id":"slasher-films-9780786442317","title":"Slasher Films","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e   The slasher film genre got its start in the early 1960s with filmmakers such as Alfred Hitchcock \u003ci\u003ePsycho\u003c\/i\u003e and Michael Powell \u003ci\u003ePeeping Tom\u003c\/i\u003e making provocative mainstream films, but it is most associated with the late 1970s and the releases of \u003ci\u003eHalloween\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFriday the 13th.\u003c\/i\u003e They have been frightening and thrilling audiences ever since with their bloody scenes and crazed killers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   Over 250 slasher films are presented in this work, each with major cast and production credits, a plot synopsis, and a short critique; interesting production notes are often provided. Some of the films covered include \u003ci\u003eAlice, Sweet Alice, American Psycho, The Burning, Cherry Falls, Curtains, Deep Red, Frenzy, Hide and Go Shriek, Maniac, Prom Night, Scream, Sleepaway Camp, Slumber Party Massacre,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   Filmographies are provided for slasher directors, actors, writers, and composers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51742308794711,"sku":"9780786442317","price":29.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780786442317.jpg?v=1758384143","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/slasher-films-9780786442317","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}