John Kenneth Muir is back! His "Horror Films of the 1980s" was named an Outstanding Reference Book by the American Library Association, and likewise a Booklist Editors' Choice This time, Muir surveys 300 films from the 1980s From backwards psychos (Just Before Dawn) and yuppie-baiting giant rats (Of Unknown Origin), to horror franchises овхйв like Friday the 13th and Hellraiser, as well as nearly forgotten obscurities such as The Children and The Boogens, Muir is our informative guide through 10 macabre years of silver screen terrors Muir introduces the scope of the decade's horrors, and offers a history drawing parallels between current events and the nightmares unfolding on cinema screens Each of the 300 films is discussed with detailed credits, a brief synopsis, a critical commentary, and where applicable, notes on the film's legacy beyond the 80s Also included is the author's ranking of the 15 best horror films of the 80s Автор John Kenneth Muir John Kenneth Muir.  Яркий и красочныйИздательство: McFarland & Company, 2007 г Твердый переплет, 844 стр ISBN 0078642821 Язык: Английский.