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You don't have to miss out just because you don't like to be frightened! Stop trying to read nonsensical Wikipedia plot summaries (we know you're doing it), and let an expert tell you everything you need to know about the most influential horror films of the past sixty years--without a single jump scare or a drop of gore. With a rundown of the history and significance of horror cinema, explanations of common tropes, and detailed entries on twnety-five important movies ranging from Night of the Living Dead to The Blair Witch Project to Get Out, Horror for Weenies will turn even the scarediest of cats into a confident connoisseur. Each entry includes: a detailed plot summary, with enough jokes that it won't freak you out; smart, illuminating analysis of the film's themes and cultural significance; descriptions of iconic scenes you definitely do not want to look at; and talking points for impressing even the biggest scary-movie buffs. Horror for Weenies is the first installment in the Outsider's Guide series, which offers highly listenable crash courses in major cultural phenomena, so you can catch the references and understand the big deal. Never get left out of a conversation again!

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""Hughes presents a book best described as a conversation with a horror-fan bestie. With horror's popularity, this accessible, entertaining, and informative book will be in high demand."" -- ""Library Journal (starred review)""

"""Hughes presents a book best described as a conversation with a horror-fan bestie. With horror's popularity, this accessible, entertaining, and informative book will be in high demand."" -- ""Library Journal (starred review)"""

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Emily Hughes, the former editor of Unbound Worlds and TorNightfire.com, writes the horror newsletter ""Jump Scares."" She has written about horror, books, and culture for the New York Times, Vulture, Tor.com, Electric Literature, Thrillist, and more. Cassidy Brown is an actor, singer, voice-over artist, and audiobook narrator living in Los Angeles. Cassidy grew up in Oakland, California, where she spent most of her youth performing in every school production she could get her hands on. She later moved to San Francisco, which began her love affair with big cities, and she has since lived and worked as an actor in San Francisco, Manhattan, and Los Angeles. She dreams of moving to Dublin, Ireland, one day. Cassidy has a Bachelor of Arts degree from UC Berkeley. Currently, Cassidy can be seen in national commercials, films, and TV series. Her latest commercial was alongside Amy Poehler. When not in front of the camera, you can find her doing voice-over for network tv shows, or in her home booth narrating audiobooks. When she is not performing, Cassidy spends most of her time reading, exploring nature and having living room dance parties with her five-year-old son, and eating way too many avocados, which are her true passion.

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