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The sound of chainsaws revving on "haunted" Halloween trails has evoked untold screams since Tobe Hooper's 1974 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre hit the cinemas. Since that first take-no-prisoners horror movie, Hooper's reputation as a master of horror has been secured by his adaptations of Stephen King (Salem's Lot, 1978, and The Mangler, 1995), his blockbuster breakthrough Poltergeist (1982) and a variety of cult hits, from the underrated Lifeforce (1985) to the remake of Invaders from Mars (1986). This reference work is divided into five parts. Part I provides a history and overview of Tobe Hooper's career. Part II offers entries (with synopses, complete credits, critical reception and commentaries) on every feature film by year of release. Part III provides chronological information on Hooper's television movies and miniseries. Part IV offers entries on his episodes from horror television series. Part V is a critical essay and conclusion which places Hooper in horror film history and compares his work to all-time greats such as Romero, Craven and Carpenter. ... Read more

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Attention Tobe Hooper fans
I'm aware that the films of Tobe Hooper have been lackluster of late, but if you purchase this book you'll find out why. This is not only the best book about director Hooper, but a great book, period. The structure is very coherent, all valid points are made, and even though the author attempts to defend Hooper at times (which is fine with me), he's honest enough to admit when a film totally bombs out, i.e. "The Mangler". All in all, if you like Tobe Hooper, BUY this book.If you're a fan of the original "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "Salem's Lot" and/or "Poltergeist", BUY this book.You will not be disappointed. ... Read more

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From the broken down picture palaces to glorious neon drive-ins, from the has-been stars of yesterday to the ambitious, rapacious would-be stars of tomorrow, Silver Scream presents the best that terror has to offer. Includes works from Clive Barker, Robert Bloch, Ramsey Campbell, and more. Original. ... Read more

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One of the best collections ever ....
Other reviewers have said it more eloquently than I can. This is the third copy of this book I will be purchasing since ...1985??? . My other treasured copies were given to family members. The stories are unique and superb and haunting. If you love horror movies, this is a must have for your collection.

A Big-C Classic Horror Anthology
Good and bad, that's what I was used to getting when I picked up an anthology, back in the day.I was surprised by Silver Scream's high level of quality.This volume is big.This volume is epic.And all about movies...(Well, one about TV.John Skipp challenging conventions, again.)I originally bought it during the early nineties, to sate my love of splatterpunk.While it certainly stands up -- Joe Lansdale's "Night They Missed the Horror Show" immediately springs to mind, as do a couple of others, for their raw, unflinching quality -- the book has much more to offer than that.This volume is a true reflection upon the genre, from brushes with the supernatural to encounters with the terribly real.Tales range from gut wrenchers, to thought provokers, to emotional sucker punches...If you enjoy the dark -- those moments after the lights go down, and the movie starts to flicker across the screen -- you'll love Silver Scream.This book remains in my top ten. ... Read more

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This is nonfiction commentary.Chapters: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Poltergeist, Salem's Lot, the Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Lifeforce, the Funhouse, Eaten Alive, Toolbox Murders, Mortuary. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 74. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a 1974 American independent horror film directed by Tobe Hooper and written collaboratively by Hooper and Kim Henkel. The film stars Marilyn Burns, Gunnar Hansen, Teri McMinn, William Vail, Edwin Neal, and Paul A. Partain. While presented as a true story involving the ambush and murder of a group of friends on a road trip in rural Texas by a family of cannibals, the film is completely fictional. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre started the six films of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre film franchise which revolves around the character of Leatherface, portrayed by Hansen in this film. In drafting his story, Hooper took into account the history of Wisconsin serial killer Ed Gein, as well as the perceived lies of the American government under the Nixon administration. Producing on a budget estimated at around $140,000, Hooper cast relatively unknown actors for his film, drawing people mainly from the areas surrounding the Texas filming locations. Principal photography of the film took place between July 15 and August 14, 1973. When the film was completed, Hooper struggled to find a distributor for the film because of the graphic depiction of violence; when he did secure a distributor the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) gave the film an R-rating, instead of the PG-rating Hooper had intended. Bryanston Distributing Company released The Texas Chain Saw Massacre to cinemas on October 1, 1974. Because of the content, several foreign jurisdictions banned the film. Initially it drew a mixed critical recep...http://booksllc.net/?id=29781 ... Read more

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SIGNED BY STEPHEN KING, CLIVE BARKER, Mick Garris and Tobe Hooper this is the first short story collection by Mick Garris (director of the mini-series THE STAND and THE SHINING). These SIGNED editions by King will sell out prior to publication, so place your orders now with Amazon.com to insure your copy of this unique short story collection. Only 500 copies signed by King are available. Clive Barker provides the cover art and 2 cover concept sketches. King writes a long introduction. Tobe Hooper provides an afterword. The stories are both horrific and erotic. ... Read more

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Just brilliant. Along with King's Night Shift, the best collection of short horror
It seems in the light of Mick Garris' recent and many collaborations with Stephen King in the cinematic realm, everyone has an opinion when it comes to the author of this book. It would seem that his films are a suited metaphor to the man himself, you either love or hate him and his work. I cannot get enough of his film and television. And now, on discovery of this book- his writing too. This is a collection of stories and a screenplay, based upon one of the stories (which Garris himself just filmed as his Masters of Horror episode). The stories are generally top notch. He has this wonderful habbit of never letting the stories climax too neatly; there is always an element that is unresoved and therefore you are left uneasy and frustrated. This is a very clever and direct approach; and it works wonderfully. The stories are as highly erotic as they are in horror content; but it is therazor sharp satirical stabs at hollywood that are undoubtably the most deserving of praise. The title story and its sequel are two of the most original and horrific stories I have ever read and both are horrific in two completley different ways. If possible, read the story Choclate first, then see the Masters of Horror episode to see how it was cleverly adapted, then read The Screenplay entitled Flesh and Blood, in this collection- and see what we would have got as well, had a feature developed. Razor sharp and biting, nobody is spared. It's Mulholland Drive meets It's Alive, meets Stephen King via Stuart Gordan, with a dash of Tiikashi Miike (mispelt I'm sure) and pure, cinematic heart as garnish. SEEK this collection out, hunt it down. It will be expensive, but it is worth it. My copy was signed only by Garris (yay!), so dont expect to get all of the contributor signatures unless you pay a small fortune- just so you know. And keep an eye out for Desperation, Micks new Showtime film- which looks like it is going to absolutley rock. And also in June sometime his first novel Development Hell is going to be released. Bring it on, not many people can stick their fingers under my skin, unlike the violent, depraved, erotic and knowledgable words of Mick Garris can. And for those who do not like his direction as a filmmaker, do not be detered; he writes far more viciously then he films, but his characters are just as beautifully realsied.

Fantastic read
This book is great!Mick Garris is an insightful and entertaining writer.I've read a few of his short stories before, but it's a million times better when you get a full dose of his prose.Stephan King's introduction is complimentary and fun (not to mention that he signed the book!) and Tobe Hooper is as irreverant as ever in his afterword.The Clive Barker cover art is stunning in it's simplicity and edginess.This is a full package of horror, from the fiction to it's collectability.Like I said, along with Garris signing the book, King, Barker and Hooper have also signed.This is a must for ALL collectors and for people who just love good writing. ... Read more

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Friday the 13th is a 2009 American horror film directed by Marcus Nispel, and written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift. It is a reboot of the Friday the 13th film series, which began in 1980 and previously released the 2003 crossover Freddy vs. Jason. Nispel also helmed the 2003 remake of Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), while Shannon and Swift wrote the screenplay for Freddy vs. Jason. The film stars Derek Mears as Jason Voorhees, with Jared Padalecki, Amanda Righetti, and Danielle Panabaker portraying the male and female leads. Friday the 13th follows Clay Miller (Padalecki) as he searches for his missing sister, Whitney (Righetti), who is taken by Jason while camping in the woods at Crystal Lake. The concept for the 2009 film originally started as an origin story, but the film evolved into a reimagining of the first four Friday the 13th films. Along with bringing the film back to its tonal roots, Jason was designed as a leaner and faster killer, with a backstory that could provide a little sympathy for the character, but not enough that he would lose his menace. ... Read more