Overview

"David Hedison, who plays a tiny human-headed insect menaced by a spider at the climax of The Fly (1958), says the moviemakers spoiled the scene by giving him a squeaky voice. ""Imagine if, as the camera moved in closer, you actually heard me screeeeaming for my life. That is horror. That is horror."" In Tom Weaver's eighth interview book, Hedison--and 22 other moviemakers--talk about their horror and science fiction movie experiences as part of such films and TV series as The Blob, It Came from Outer Space, Tarzan the Ape Man, Star Trek, The Wild Wild West, Somewhere in Time, The Devil Bat and Forbidden Planet. Among those interviewed are Dan O'Herlihy, Kate Phillips, John Alvin, Anthony Cardoza, Tod Griffin, Alex and Richard Gordon, Suzanne Kaaren, and Warren Stevens. Full credits are provided for the actors, actresses, and producers."

Full Product Details

Author:   Tom Weaver
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.549kg
ISBN:  

9780786445165

ISBN 10:   0786445165
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   09 August 2010
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface      John Alvin      John D.F. Black on The Unearthly      Eve Brent      Anthony Cardoza on The Beast of Yucca Flats      Audrey Dalton      Phoebe Dorin      Russ Doughten      Elaine DuPont      Robert Ellenstein      Alex Gordon on The She-Creature      Richard Gordon on Mother Riley Meets the Vampire      Tod Griffin      David Hedison      Kathleen Hughes      Suzanne Kaaren      Denny Miller      Dan O'Herlihy      Kate Phillips      Kasey Rogers      Jacqueline Scott      Warren Stevens      Lyn Thomas      Darlene Tompkins      Index     

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one of the leading scholars in the horror field --New York Times; the king of the monster hunters --USA Today; one of our foremost fantasy film historians -- Sight & Sound; cheerfully upbeat, generously illustrated --Booklist; the king of the interviews...something for everyone who loves any kind of film, and it's never dull...Tom Weaver is amazing, and long may he rule --Classic Images; Tom Weaver has enjoyed a lengthy career writing about the horror genre through his reference guides and countless magazine contributions. His interviews are thorough and informative but presented conversationally, as though he is simply visiting with an old friend. Weaver expertly guides the talk in a way that allows him to ask his questions in an informal manner, and likely he received a more detailed answer than if he had approached the subject as a journalist would --horrortalk.com; fascinating...genuinely obscure personalities...amazing stories...interesting and informative, while continually unearthing odd tidbits...a terrific read --Shock Cinema; addictive --VideoScope; Tom Weaver is the king of film historians --Starlog; lengthy, comprehensive interviews...Weaver clearly knows his sci-fi films...wonderful still photos --Hitch; great...Weaver scores again --Little Shoppe of Horrors; you'll want this one --Filmfax; refreshing and welcome...another winner from the genre's best --Horror-Wood his interviews are polished, well constructed and uncommonly professional --Sci Fi.

one of the leading scholars in the horror field --<i>New York Times</i>; the king of the monster hunters --<i>USA Today</i>; one of our foremost fantasy film historians -- <i> Sight & Sound</i>; cheerfully upbeat, generously illustrated --<i>Booklist</i>; the king of the interviews...something for everyone who loves any kind of film, and it's never dull...Tom Weaver is amazing, and long may he rule --<i>Classic Images</i>; Tom Weaver has enjoyed a lengthy career writing about the horror genre through his reference guides and countless magazine contributions. His interviews are thorough and informative but presented conversationally, as though he is simply visiting with an old friend. Weaver expertly guides the talk in a way that allows him to ask his questions in an informal manner, and likely he received a more detailed answer than if he had approached the subject as a journalist would --<i>horrortalk.com</i>; fascinating...genuinely obscure personalities...amazing stories...interesting and informative, while continually unearthing odd tidbits...a terrific read --<i>Shock Cinema</i>; addictive --<i>VideoScope</i>; Tom Weaver is the king of film historians --<i>Starlog</i>; lengthy, comprehensive interviews...Weaver clearly knows his sci-fi films...wonderful still photos --<i>Hitch</i>; great...Weaver scores again --<i>Little Shoppe of Horrors</i>; you'll want this one --<i>Filmfax</i>; refreshing and welcome...another winner from the genre's best --<i>Horror-Wood</i> his interviews are polished, well constructed and uncommonly professional --<i>Sci Fi.</i>

Author Information

Tom Weaver of Sleepy Hollow, New York, has been interviewing moviemakers for 35 years. The New York Times called him a leading scholar in the horror field and USA Today has described him as the king of the monster hunters. Classic Images said he was “the best interviewer we have today.” A frequent contributor to film magazines, he has written many books about American popular culture and is also a Blu-ray audio commentator.

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