The ultimate guide to bizarre movies, seen through the eyes of one of contemporary horror culture’s strongest voices. By Chris Alexander.
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“A must for any fans of the two title subjects, but its readership should not be limited to that. This is a book that any lover of horror cinema, and sixties cult and independent filmmaking in general, will want to read, study, and refer back to. It’s a fitting testament to the unique talents of the filmmaker during this particularly creative period of his career.”
From filmmaker, former Fangoria editor-in-chief, and Corman/Poe author Chris Alexander comes ART! TRASH! TERROR! Adventures in Strange Cinema, a treasure trove of in-depth essays and edifying interviews that celebrate some of the most eccentric and unforgettable movies in cult cinema history. From recognized classics (George A. Romero’s Dawn Of The Dead, David Lynch’s The Elephant Man) to misunderstood masterpieces (Michael Mann’s The Keep, Boris Sagal’s The Omega Man) to unfairly maligned curios (Kostas Karagiannis’ Land Of The Minotaur, Brett Leonard’s Hideaway), the author takes an alternately serious and playful but always personal look at several strains of international horror, dark fantasy, and exploitation film — motion pictures that transform, transgress, challenge, infuriate, shock, and entertain.
Connecting these passionate and critical essays are insightful interviews with revered talents, such as John Waters (writer/director, Cecil B. Demented), Michael Winner (director, The Sentinel), Nicolas Cage (actor, Vampire’s Kiss), Gene Simmons (co-founder/bassist, KISS), William Crain (director, Blacula), William Lustig (director, Maniac), Werner Herzog (director, Nosferatu: Phantom Der Nacht) and many more, as well as witty, heartfelt memoirs charting the author’s oddball experiences on the fringes of Hollywood and beyond.
Illustrated with more than 200 startling photographs and colour throughout!
Introduction
Memoir: On The Island Of Nicolas Cage
Interview: Maria Rohm
Interview: John Logan
Interview: William Crain
Interview: Guy Pearce
Interview: Martin Koolhoven
Interview: John Waters
Interview: Stephen Rea
Interview: Luigi Cozzi
Memoir: My Friend George
Interview: Gary Sherman
Interview: Veronica Cartwright
Interview: Alessandro Alessandroni
Interview: Gene Simmons
A Brief Look at Hammer’s Dracula Cycle
Memoir: How Hammer’s Vampire Circus Almost Killed Me But Still Saved Me
Hammer Glamour Interview: Judy Matheson
Interview: Anna Biller
Interview: Caroline Munro
Interview: James Iha
Interview: Richard Benjamin
Interview: Werner Herzog
Interview: Paul Koslo
Interview: Mary Lambert
Interview: Nicky Henson
Interview: Michael Winner
Interview: Mink Stole
Interview: Lone Fleming
The Twilight Zone: Nine Unforgettable Episodes (1959-64)
Interview: Joe Dante
Plus: Film reviews throughout!
Strange cinephiles, macabre movie fans, horror geeks, and pop culture scholars, aged 15-100 and beyond.
Title: ART! TRASH! TERROR!
Subtitle: Adventures in Strange Cinema
Author: Chris Alexander
ISBN: 978-1-915316-43-1
Street Date: UK February 6, 2025 / US March 15 2025
Category: Film & TV
Retail Price: UK £23.99 / US $31.95
Binding: Paperback
Size: 240mm x 170mm
Pages: 460
Illos: 229 stills and ads; colour throughout
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