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otterno11's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
3.5
From David J. Skal, author of the interesting 2001 Halloween analysis Death Makes a Holiday, Fright Favorites is a glossy and colorful list of 31 pieces of horror cinema from a century of film history he prepared for Turner Classic Movies. Discussing how popular culture influenced the celebration of Halloween through the twentieth century, Skal’s summaries and commentary on these classic horror movies from 1922’s Nosferatu to 2017’s Get Out illustrate the influence Hollywood had on Halloween celebrations in the US. Providing in depth facts about the productions of these seminal works, as well as companion films that might appeal to fans of each work, Fright Favorites offers fun facts on film horror history.
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I talk about the books I read about Halloween history and popular culture at Harris' Tome Corner.
nycterisberna's review against another edition
4.0
David Skal jamás decepciona. Luego de leer la estupenda biografía de Stoker [b:Algo en la sangre|36612099|Algo en la sangre|David J. Skal|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1510931134l/36612099._SX50_.jpg|45433312] (que fue mi lectura favorita del año pasado) y [b:Hollywood gótico: La enmarañada historia de Drácula|25542519|Hollywood gótico La enmarañada historia de Drácula|David J. Skal|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1431690635l/25542519._SY75_.jpg|1577574] (de mis mejores lecturas de 2017) seguí con esta recopilación de 31 películas esenciales del cine de terror, empezando con Nosferatu de 1922 y terminando con Get Out de 2017. Muchísima información interesante, sugerencias de otras 31 películas más y una cuidadísima selección de fotogramas que enriquecen el texto. Espero el próximo año leer sus otros libros que tengo pendientes.
austin_b_64's review against another edition
informative
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
Definently one of the best of the TCM film guides. Even as a horror junkie, this book had plenty of info I didn't know.
raquelstecher's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent reading guide for fans of classic and new horror films. I'm not as well-versed in this genre so I found the insights on Halloween and Hollywood and the context given on each film, especially how it was influenced by its respective era, enlightening. There are 31 films which some might see as limiting but I love how the author pairs each with a bonus recommendation on a similar theme. Makes for some great spooky double bills!
fluffysaurasrex's review against another edition
3.0
02 - Fright Favorites
There's no shortage of "best of" books when it comes to horror films, so it needs to offer me something slightly unique to get my attention. Whether it's great art, some cool gimmick, or choices that don't stick to the obvious, it just needs something.
Luckily this manages to have all those elements. With 31 entries, it's perfect as a movie a day guide to the Halloween season. It's got great looking photos and manages to cover every subgenre and decade horror has dragged itself from the graveyard.
While it isn't really going to offer much info on the films, as a companion to a good month long movie marathon, it can't be beat. Each film entry also offers up a sidebar for another film that can fall into the same category, doubling your pleasure and making sure you can dig it out for a second year of frights.
There's no shortage of "best of" books when it comes to horror films, so it needs to offer me something slightly unique to get my attention. Whether it's great art, some cool gimmick, or choices that don't stick to the obvious, it just needs something.
Luckily this manages to have all those elements. With 31 entries, it's perfect as a movie a day guide to the Halloween season. It's got great looking photos and manages to cover every subgenre and decade horror has dragged itself from the graveyard.
While it isn't really going to offer much info on the films, as a companion to a good month long movie marathon, it can't be beat. Each film entry also offers up a sidebar for another film that can fall into the same category, doubling your pleasure and making sure you can dig it out for a second year of frights.
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