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Horror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You're Too Scared to Watch
Emily C. Hughes
4.35 AVERAGE
190 reviews for:
Horror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You're Too Scared to Watch
Emily C. Hughes
4.35 AVERAGE
adventurous
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emotional
funny
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reflective
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medium-paced
Thank you Netgalley, Tanor Audio and Emily C Hughes for the audio Arc of Horror for Weenies.
Narrated by Cassidy Brown
Being a horror fan ( but not a horror buff ) I was really curious to what this audio book offered. I have watched Horror films over the years as well as reading so this was right up my street! I loved how Emily sectioned the subgenres of horror films as well as where the history of horror films came from. Each film had a very basic synopsis and what happens in a rough sense so a few spoilers. Not overly done though so if you are a weeny and decided to watch the films, there would be lots to gain! What I loved about the overall feel of the book was the books that may of been in the same vein/feel so if you were a weeny and decided NOT to watch the film, you could reach for a similar book instead.
Narrated by Cassidy Brown, made the book come to life for me. I loved how she narrated this book, with enthusiasm and humour.
4 stars
Narrated by Cassidy Brown
Being a horror fan ( but not a horror buff ) I was really curious to what this audio book offered. I have watched Horror films over the years as well as reading so this was right up my street! I loved how Emily sectioned the subgenres of horror films as well as where the history of horror films came from. Each film had a very basic synopsis and what happens in a rough sense so a few spoilers. Not overly done though so if you are a weeny and decided to watch the films, there would be lots to gain! What I loved about the overall feel of the book was the books that may of been in the same vein/feel so if you were a weeny and decided NOT to watch the film, you could reach for a similar book instead.
Narrated by Cassidy Brown, made the book come to life for me. I loved how she narrated this book, with enthusiasm and humour.
4 stars
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funny
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence
Moderate: Cursing, Racism, Murder
Minor: Rape, Sexual content, Suicide, Torture
funny
informative
medium-paced
informative
Thanks to NetGalley and Quirk Books for the audiobook ARC! Cassidy Brown did a nice job, handling the author’s humor well.
This was a unique read for me. The kind that stuck out to me the entire time. It is a nonfiction book, about many horror movies that are originally books. So… a book about film based off a book. I don’t know, maybe that’s not that special/weird.
For me, the ones I appreciated listening to the most, were the ones I’ve seen before (and some I’ve even read). They are: Psycho, The Exorcist, Halloween, The Shining, The Thing, Candyman, Scream, The Blair Witch Project, The Ring, 28 Days Later, Saw, The Conjuring, It Follows, Get Out, and Hereditary. While the majority here may not be based off books, there is a slew of unmentioned goodies throughout that are, and are equally worth checking out I’m sure. I enjoyed these because it was nice to hear someone else’s take aways and thoughts on things I don’t get to discuss much.
As somewhat of a newbie to horror myself, it was interesting to read someone else’s journey through finding horror later in life. And no spoilers, but it was equally interesting to find out which of the FanFi/FearForAll crew were also Weenies! I used to not even stay in the room if someone else had something scary on, and what counted as scary was shockingly mild compared to now.
The author runs the reader through each film almost like giving a synopsis, then discusses why they found it an important inclusion, and then explains some interesting tidbits that they say you could use at a party with diehard fans. I took this as more wit, because honestly I wouldn’t go toe to toe with any facts on something that was someone else’s favorite. Not me at least.
My favorite part was the author discussing what impact the choices had on horror as a whole. Why it was a hit, or flop, and how it impacted the horror industry. Not everyone may agree with the choices made, but for me, there’s a whole new set on movies on my to-watch list now.
As anyone who knows me irl knows, I’m a longtime fan of the horror genre, across mediums, and yet, I still loved this book. I loved how this is broken up into eras and includes readalikes, the movies impact, and iconic scenes/trivia. I skipped the explainer bits of 2 chapters because I haven’t yet seen the movies and still want to (The Ring & It Follows) but every other chapter was either something I’ve already seen or something I don’t want to watch (Texas Chainsaw, Hereditary, etc. I know my limits), and I equally loved both. I got to learn more about movies I’ve seen and feel more in-the-know regarding the movies I haven’t & how they relate to the greater canon. Both funny and insightful, I definitely recommend for fans & weenies alike.
dark
funny
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medium-paced
I found this by accident and absolutely loved it! I am in fact a weenie when it comes to horror movies (I can get down with a book, but something about movies makes horror feel more inescapable and immediate to me). This book was informative and scratched my nosy itch of wanting to know what happens in a movie but being too nervous to actually watch it. The book situated each movie in time and its context, helpfully noted the content warnings and reasons to watch each movie, highlighted the connective points between movies to show why they mattered, and provided really interesting facts, sources, and alternative books.
I know for a fact that I'm too chicken to watch The Conjuring or Hereditary, but now I have a solid understanding of each movie to be able to connect it with other movies and books for deeper critical analysis. I also loved the funny and casual tone, I think even people who are not weenies and just love horror films would enjoy reading this because it might feel like they're having a fun conversation about their favorite movies with a friend. I've added a bunch of movies to my watchlist that Hughes made me feel brave enough to watch, and I am totally satisfied with the new knowledge of the scarier ones I know I won't touch!
I know for a fact that I'm too chicken to watch The Conjuring or Hereditary, but now I have a solid understanding of each movie to be able to connect it with other movies and books for deeper critical analysis. I also loved the funny and casual tone, I think even people who are not weenies and just love horror films would enjoy reading this because it might feel like they're having a fun conversation about their favorite movies with a friend. I've added a bunch of movies to my watchlist that Hughes made me feel brave enough to watch, and I am totally satisfied with the new knowledge of the scarier ones I know I won't touch!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
I am not a horror weenie and I still found a lot to enjoy here. I’ve followed Emily C. Hughes’ work for a long time and her balance of insight and humor is front and center here, and honestly I just wish this was a longer book? I’ve seen all of the movies covered, and am chomping for more.