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Highlights
- Horror and exploitation films have played a pioneering role in both American and world cinema, with a number of controversial and surreal movies produced by renegade filmmakers.
- About the Author: Matthew Edwards is a primary school teacher and freelance writer from Cirencester, England.
- 280 Pages
- Performing Arts, Film
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About the Book
"Horror and exploitation films have played a pioneering role in world cinema, with a number of controversial and surreal movies produced by renegade filmmakers. This collection of interviews sheds light on the work of 23 directors who defied the conventions of Hollywood and commercial cinema. More than 100 photographs are included, with rare behind-the-scenes images"--Book Synopsis
Horror and exploitation films have played a pioneering role in both American and world cinema, with a number of controversial and surreal movies produced by renegade filmmakers. This collection of interviews sheds light on the work of 23 directors from across the globe who defied the conventions of Hollywood and commercial cinema. They include Alfred Sole (Alice, Sweet, Alice), Romano Scavolini (Nightmares in a Damaged Brain), Stu Segall (Drive-in Massacre), Joseph Ellison (Don't Go in the House), David Paulsen (Savage Weekend, Schizoid), Jorg Buttgereit (Nekromantik, Schramm), Jack Sholder (Alone in the Dark, The Hidden), Marinao Baino (Dark Waters), Yoshihiko Matsui (Noisy Requiem) and Jamil Dehlavi (Born of Fire). More than 90 photographs are included, with many rare behind-the-scenes images.
Review Quotes
"another winner"-Flick Attack
"Edwards not only knows the history of the subject being interviewed, but also really knows the films being discussed. You will learn a lot when reading this book. I can guarantee that by the time you finish reading this book, your Need-to See movie list will grow substantially"-Kitley's Krypt
"The interviews are flat out fascinating."-Little Shoppe of Horrors
About the Author
Matthew Edwards is a primary school teacher and freelance writer from Cirencester, England. He is the author or editor of numerous books on world cinema.