Definitive Guide to Horror Movies

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Pull back the curtain on more than a century of terrifying horror movies... if you dare.

Packed with stills from the most terrifying scenes in cinema history, The Definitive Guide to Horror Movies is a comprehensive companion to the genre, tracing the story of horror film, decade-by-decade. Providing a witty and informative critique of more than 350 films and several TV series, this extensive handbook offers a superb introduction for newcomers to the genre as well as something new for the die-hard horror fan.

Horror is one of the most popular and influential genres in cinema, a perennial favourite that just won't stay dead. This fully updated edition covers everything from all-time classics to hidden gems and big-budget duds to breakout foreign hits. This is your ultimate guide through a century of fear.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9781035422043
Published: October 2025

Number of pages: 400
Width: 188 mm
Height: 240 mm
Depth: 38 mm

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group