Where Hollywood Shot the Monster Movies - by Gail Orwig & Raymond Orwig (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A sequel to Where Monsters Walked: California Locations of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, 1925-1965, this book includes more than 90 new films and updated location information for 26 previously covered titles. It documents a range of cinema, including Planet of the Apes, It's a Wonderful Life and Jungle Jim.

Arranged alphabetically by film title, each entry features a synopsis, historical and contemporary photographs, directions, and detailed notes, providing a thoroughly illustrated and researched reference guide that highlights how California landscapes shaped classic filmmaking.

About the Author

Retired librarian Gail Orwig has written genre film location articles for Filmfax, Outré, Films of the Golden Age, Scary Monsters, Midnight Marquee, Classic Images and Ted Bohus' Candid Monsters series. Her favorite films are the Golden Age "horror" films. She lives in El Sobrante, California. Raymond Orwig is a retired teacher living in El Sobrante, California, whose interests include '50s science fiction films. He has written articles for Filmfax, Outré, Films of the Golden Age, Cine Cuvee, Scary Monsters, Midnight Marquee, Classic Images and Ted Bohus' Candid Monsters series.