The Definitive Guide to Horror Movies

Bys: James Marriott and Kim Newman

Pull back the curtain on more than a century of terrifying horror movies... if you dare.

Packed with stills from the most terrifying scenes in cinema history, The Definitive Guide to Horror Movies is a comprehensive companion to the genre, tracing the story of horror film, decade-by-decade. Providing a witty and informative critique of more than 350 films and several TV series, this extensive handbook offers a superb introduction for newcomers to the genre as well as something new for the die-hard horror fan.

Horror is one of the most popular and influential genres in cinema, a perennial favourite that just won't stay dead. This fully updated edition covers everything from all-time classics to hidden gems and big-budget duds to breakout foreign hits. This is your ultimate guide through a century of fear.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1035422042
• ISBN13: 9781035422043
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Welbeck
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 2.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.4" x 1.5" x 7.4"