101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die

Vampires, monsters, sadistic psychopaths, serial killers, vengeful ghosts, and Satan himself have been frightening and entertaining filmgoers for generations. This comprehensive, chronological film guide summarizes the 101 most important horror movies ever produced, from the 1922 silent classic "Nosferatu" to the low-budget, 1999 Sundance Film Festival hit, "The Blair Witch Project. "General editor Stephen Jay Schneider presents film summaries, reviews from a wide array of critics, cast and credit lists, and film production notes. The bookas 200 illustrations include unforgettable still shots from the movies as well as iconic film posters. Horror film buffs who open this book will renew their chilling memories of Hitchcock thrillers like "Psycho "and "The Birds, " revisit Dr. Frankensteinas castle with Boris Karloff, haunt the sewers of Paris with Lon Chaneyas "Phantom of the Opera, " and recall Anthony Hopkinsa most chilling role in "The Silence of the Lambs. 101 Horror Movies " is international in scope, and covers films from Japan, Russia, Italy, Germany, France, and Australia. Fans of horror movies will want to see all 101 films before they die--and theyall also want to own this entertaining and informative book.