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pbraue13's review against another edition
5.0
An interesting must read for anyone who wants to know what inspired their favorite horror films
stevienicole777's review against another edition
dark
informative
medium-paced
2.5
I usually avoid summaries as they give too much information, I should have with this. These are all pretty well known instances if you're into true crime and horror movies. Good for a beginner, but I was not the target audience for this.
leemac027's review against another edition
3.0
If you have always wondered what sparked the plot of horror movies, then this is your book.
Lee Mellor has selected some of horror's classic films including Psycho, Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The Exorcist, Jaws, Amityville Horror and Nightmare on Elm Street to name a few, and delves into the stories behind the stories. What people and events sparked a director's interest to create a classic horror film.
Some of the people Mellor examines that unwittingly became part of these classic films include Australia's serial killer Ivan Milat, the very creepy English serial killer John Christie and American Danny Rolling who was known as the Gainesville Ripper.
It is a fascinating read and unveils a few hoaxes and unscrupulous characters that have not only made news in the mainstream media, but their stories have spiced up the plots of many films that make your skin crawl.
Lee Mellor has selected some of horror's classic films including Psycho, Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The Exorcist, Jaws, Amityville Horror and Nightmare on Elm Street to name a few, and delves into the stories behind the stories. What people and events sparked a director's interest to create a classic horror film.
Some of the people Mellor examines that unwittingly became part of these classic films include Australia's serial killer Ivan Milat, the very creepy English serial killer John Christie and American Danny Rolling who was known as the Gainesville Ripper.
It is a fascinating read and unveils a few hoaxes and unscrupulous characters that have not only made news in the mainstream media, but their stories have spiced up the plots of many films that make your skin crawl.
jeriklein's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Behind the Horror: True Stories That Inspired Horror Movies is every true crime horror lovers dream come true.
Each stand alone chapter starts with the basic summary of the movie or movies in question followed by the (usually) gruesome details of the real people and cases on which those movies were based. If you’re looking for creative gifts this holiday season, add this book to your list.
readerskeeter17's review against another edition
3.5
Interesting enough. Some chapters better than others.