Now a Terrifying Motion Picture!: Twenty-Five Classic Works of Horror Adapted from Book to Film

by James F. Broderick

This work explores the relationship between twenty-five enduring works of horror literature and the classic films that have been adapted from them. Each chapter delves into the historical and cultural background of a particular type of horror--hauntings, zombies, aliens and more--and provides an overview of a specific work's critical and popular reception. Among the print-to-film titles discussed are Frankenstein, Dracula, Doctor Jekyll and Mr...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078644763X
• ISBN13: 9780786447633
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 235 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher