Fright Favorites: 31 Movies to Haunt Your Halloween and Beyond (Turner Classic Movies, TCM)

HALLOWEEN FAVORITES

Summary

Turner Classic Movies presents a festival of film frights, spanning monster greats to modern and classic horror to family-friendly cinematic treats that capture the spirit of Halloween, complete with reviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and a trove of images.

Halloween Favorites spotlights 31 essential Halloween-time films, their associated sequels and remakes, and recommendations to expand your seasonal repertoire based on your favorites.

Featured titles: Nosferatu (1922), Phantom of the Opera (1925), Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (1931), The Mummy (1933), Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933), The Wolf Man (1941), Cat People (1942), Them (1953), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), Curse of Frankenstein (1957), Horror of Dracula (1958), House on Haunted Hill (1959), The Birds (1963), Black Sunday (1960), Pit and the Pendulum (1961), The Haunting (1963), Night of the Living Dead (1968), Rosemar

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About the Author

David J. Skal is the author of numerous books, including Hollywood Gothic, The Monster Show, and Something in the Blood. His media appearances have included NPR's All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Today, A&E Biography, Ancient Mysteries, and many others. Skal lives in Glendale, CA.

Product Details

• With images throughout
• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Running Press Adult
• Performing Arts / Film / Horror