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The screenwriter and producer behind Stephen King's It shares a hilarious, tongue-in-cheek survival guide that celebrates iconic horror movies both past and present
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR HORROR MOVIE LOVERS: Features spooky illustrations, a list of 100 must-see horror films, and an introduction by Nightmare on Elm Street's Wes Craven. Are you reading this in a cornfield, at a summer camp, or in an abandoned mental institution? Have you noticed that everything is poorly lit, or that music surges every time you open a door? If the answer is yes, you're probably trapped in a horror movie. But don't freak out--just read this book With it you will learn how to overcome every obstacle found in scary films, including: - How to determine what type of horror film you're trapped in
- The five types of slashers and how to defeat them
- How to handle killer dolls, murderous automobiles, and other haunted objects
- How to deal with alien invasions, zombie apocalypses, and other global threats
- What to do if you did something last summer, if your corn has children in it, or if you suspect you're already dead So don't be afraid: no vampire, zombie horde, cannibal hillbilly, Japanese vengeance ghost, or other horror movie monster can hurt you--as long as you have this book.
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR HORROR MOVIE LOVERS: Features spooky illustrations, a list of 100 must-see horror films, and an introduction by Nightmare on Elm Street's Wes Craven. Are you reading this in a cornfield, at a summer camp, or in an abandoned mental institution? Have you noticed that everything is poorly lit, or that music surges every time you open a door? If the answer is yes, you're probably trapped in a horror movie. But don't freak out--just read this book With it you will learn how to overcome every obstacle found in scary films, including: - How to determine what type of horror film you're trapped in
- The five types of slashers and how to defeat them
- How to handle killer dolls, murderous automobiles, and other haunted objects
- How to deal with alien invasions, zombie apocalypses, and other global threats
- What to do if you did something last summer, if your corn has children in it, or if you suspect you're already dead So don't be afraid: no vampire, zombie horde, cannibal hillbilly, Japanese vengeance ghost, or other horror movie monster can hurt you--as long as you have this book.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1683691466
ISBN13:9781683691464
Release Date:September 2019
Publisher:Quirk Books
Length:176 Pages
Weight:0.61 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.0" x 6.9"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Survival Guide
Published by Blair , 3 years ago
I bought this book as a birthday gift for my friend, who is a fellow horror fan. It's a great, satirical survival guide. If you get frustrated by dumb decisions made in horror movies, this book will likely resonate with you.
Very Fun Read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I stumbled upon this book and am very glad I purchased it. As a self-professed Horror Movie Geek, I found the book poked fun at all the cliches found in Horror Movies. He analyzes every possible horror movie situation, from Slashers to Vampires and everything in between, and before you know it you are done with the book, wishing it hadn't ended. Read it in one night, a very fun read. Highly recommended.
A really good time
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I'm usually not into this kind of book but I am so glad that I picked it up. I lost count of how many times I caught myself laughing out loud while reading. The intro by Wes Craven is hilarious and the comic book-esque graphics are great. I would highly recommend this book as a stocking stuffer/gift for horror movie aficionados or anyone looking for a good time. Also would be highly useful for anyone who thinks they might one day be in a real-life horror movie...
Very funny and bursting with knowledge of the genre
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book is a laugh out loud funny spoof of horror films, and you don't have to be an horror obsessive to enjoy it either. It's organized by horror sub-genres, so you flip to wherever you want, which is ideal for chuckles during bowel movements (I always keep my copy in the commode). The mixture of low brow, broad humor and sharper, more satirical bits gives it versatility. Far, far, FAR funnier than all the "Scary Movies" put together.
How to Survive a Horror Movie? Why dodge the kills, of course...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
What's a horror movie fan and HalloweenAddict to read the month of October when they're not lounging in a pile of leaves, carving a jack o'lantern or curled around a hot cider? Look no further than "How to Survive a Horror Movie." The book has a Scream-like self awareness, but has its severed tongue firmly planted in cheek. With such chapter titles as "What To Do If You Did Something Last Summer," "How To Stay Awake for a Week," and "What to Do if Your Corn Has Children In It" the author dissects the devices of the genre with a machete. Put simply: this book is fun. It's almost as if those ironic conversations with your horror-buff friends were recorded and transcribed. Throw in gruesome illustrations by Nathan Fox, quotes from legendary horror films and a foreword by horror maven Wes Craven himself and this little terror-tome is well-worth the 10 bucks.
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