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How to Survive A Horror Movie
All the Skills to Dodge the Kills
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This book is perfect for horror movie enthusiasts, fans of horror culture and comedy, and readers who enjoy witty guides that combine humor with genre knowledge. It is also ideal for anyone looking to better understand and appreciate the quirks and survival strategies within horror films.
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The screenwriter and producer behind Stephen King’s It shares a hilarious, tongue-in-cheek survival guide that celebrates iconic horror movies both past and present!
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR HORROR MOVIE LOVERS: Features spooky illustrations, a list of 100 must-see horror films, and an introduction by Nightmare on Elm Street’s Wes Craven.
Written by best-selling author, screenwriter, and producer Seth Grahame-Smith (The Lego Batman Movie; Stephen King's It), with an introduction by horror icon Wes Craven (A Nightmare on Elm Street), this is a hilarious must-read for any horror movie fan...and it just might save your life.
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Don't be afraid- no vampire, zombie horde, cannibal hillbilly, Japanese vengeance ghost, or other horror movie monster can hurt you...as long as you have this book.
Written by the screenwriter and producer behind Stephen King's It, and with an introduction by horror icon Wes Craven (A Nightmare on Elm Street), this is a hilarious must-read for any horror movie fan-and it just might save your life
Are you reading this in a cornfield, at a summer camp, or in anabandoned mental institution? Have you noticed that everythingis poorly lit, or that music surges every time you open a door? Ifthe answer is yes, you're probably trapped in a horror movie. Butdon't freak out-just read this book! With it you will learn how toovercome every obstacle found in scary films, including-
.How to determine what type of horror film you're trapped in
.The five types of slashers and how to defeat them
. How to handle killer dolls, murderous automobiles, andother haunted objects
. How to deal with alien invasions, zombie apocalypses, andother global threats
. What to do if you did something last summer, if your cornhas children in it, or if you suspect you're already dead
So don't be afraid- no vampire, zombie horde, cannibal hillbilly, Japanese vengeance ghost, or other horror movie monster can hurt you-as long as you have this book.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Critics praise this book as an entertaining and insightful companion for horror movie fans. The Hartford Courant describes it as "entertaining and a fun afternoon's diversion," while Think Geek calls it "essential reading for horror buffs of all ages." Other reviews highlight its humour and sharp observations, with Geeks of Doom calling it "insightful, funny, and a must-have," and Horror DNA awarding it 4 stars for its witty take on cinematic tropes.
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ISBN: 9781683691464
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 September 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Quirk Books
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 127.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 176
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About the Author
Seth Grahame-Smithis aNew York Timesbest-selling author (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies;Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter), screenwriter (DarkShadows; The Lego Batman Movie), and producer (StephenKing'sIt) of film and television.His novelPride and Prejudiceand Zombiesdebuted at #3 on theNew York TimesBest Seller List, hassold over two million copies, andhas been translated into more thantwenty languages. A film adaptationwas released in 2016.
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