| Universal Terrors, 1951-1955: Eight Classic Horror and Science Fiction Films Contributor(s): Weaver, Tom (Author), Schecter, David (Author), Kiss, Robert J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 078643614X ISBN-13: 9780786436149 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $49.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism - Performing Arts | Film - Genres - Horror - Performing Arts | Film - Genres - Science Fiction & Fantasy |
| Dewey: 791.436 |
| LCCN: 2017019920 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 8.3" W x 10.7" (2.30 lbs) 440 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1950's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Universal Studios created the first cinematic universe of monsters--Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy and others became household names during the 1930s and 1940s. During the 1950s, more modern monsters were created for the Atomic Age, including one-eyed globs from outer space, mutants from the planet Metaluna, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and the 100-foot high horror known as Tarantula. This over-the-top history is the definitive retrospective on Universal's horror and science fiction movies of 1951-1955. Standing as a sequel to Tom Weaver, Michael Brunas and John Brunas's Universal Horrors (Second Edition, 2007), it covers eight films: The Strange Door, The Black Castle, It Came from Outer Space, Creature from the Black Lagoon, This Island Earth, Revenge of the Creature, Cult of the Cobra and Tarantula. Each receives a richly detailed critical analysis, day-by-day production history, interviews with filmmakers, release information, an essay on the score, and many photographs, including rare behind-the-scenes shots. |