Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Film Sequels, Series and Remakes: An Illustrated Filmography, With Plot Synopses and Critical Commentary - Hardcover

Holston, Kim R.; Winchester, Tom

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786401559 ISBN 13: 9780786401550

Publisher: McFarland Publishing, 1997

Synopsis

Science fiction, fantasy and horror movies have spawned more sequels and remakes than any other film genre. Following Volume 1, which covered 400 films made 1931–1995, Volume 2 of this comprehensive reference analyzes 334 releases 1996–2017. The traditional cinematic monsters are represented—Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolf Man, a new Mummy. A new wave of popular series inspired by comics and video games, as well as The Lord of the Rings trilogy, could never have been credibly produced without advances in special effects technology. Audiences follow the exploits of superheroes like Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man and Thor, and such heroines as the vampire Selene, zombie killer Alice, dystopian rebels Katniss Everdeen and Imperator Furiosa, and Soviet spy turned American agent Black Widow. The continuing depredations of Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger and Michael Myers are described. Pre–1996 movies that have since been remade are included. Entries features cast and credits, detailed synopsis, critics' reviews, and original analysis.

About this title

About the Author

Kim R. Holston has written or cowritten several books for McFarland. He is a part-time multimedia librarian at Chester County Library in Exton, Pennsylvania. Tom Winchester lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Review

"an interesting browser...detailed synopsis" -- barebones

"analyses are insightful, witty, and readable...will be welcomed" -- Booklist/RBB

"astute analysis...interesting...well illustrated" -- Samhain

"engaging and attractively designed reference volume covers more than 400 English-language science-fiction, fantasy, and supernatural horror films released between 1931 and 1995. ...Holston and Winchester display a wide knowledge of this branch of cinema history. Their critical evaluations of the films are informative and entertaining" -- AB Bookman's Weekly

"film fans will be impressed by the scope of this volume" -- Library Journal

"packed to the gills with information, the results are simply unputdownable" -- Film Review

"researchers and fans will take pleasure in the book" -- Choice

"useful...recommended" -- Interzone

"well-done and useful addition to this trove of cine-trivia...highly recommended for larger film and popular culture collections" -- ARBA

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland Publishing
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0786401559
• ISBN 13: 9780786401550
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 601