The Horror Show

This bone-chilling publication explores all things horror, from the gothic of Nosferatu to slasher classics like Halloween, to psychological thrillers and beyond A spine-tingling tribute to horror’s enormous cultural impact and enduring popularity, The Horror Show celebrates the genre’s history, inextricably linked with the history of the moving image itself. With six themed sections―Gothic, Psychological, Science, Slasher, Religion and Ghosts―each chapter invites readers into its own peculiarly spooky setting, populated with the classic tropes characteristic of horror films. Packed with classic posters, behind-the-scenes snapshots, costume sketches, special effects designs, iconic props and much more, the book takes readers on a journey through a carnival of the creepy, curious, grotesque and gory.