Horror Films of the 1990s - by John Kenneth Muir (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This filmography covers more than 300 horror films released from 1990 through 1999. The horror genre's trends and cliches are connected to social and cultural phenomena, such as Y2K fears and the Los Angeles riots. Popular films were about serial killers, aliens, conspiracies, and sinister "interlopers," new monsters who shambled their way into havoc.

Each of the films is discussed at length with detailed credits and critical commentary. There are six appendices: 1990s cliches and conventions, 1990s hall of fame, memorable ad lines, movie references in Scream, 1990s horrors vs. The X-Files, and the decade's ten best. Fully indexed, 224 photographs.

Review Quotes

"an entertaining collection and definitely provides insight into a number of films that all but the most dedicated horror fan may have missed"-Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts.

"an entertaining collection and definitely provides insight into a number of films that all but the most dedicated horror fan may have missed"--Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts.

"an invaluable research book that horror fans NEED on their shelves"-Dread Central

"an invaluable research book that horror fans NEED on their shelves"--Dread Central

"easy-to-use resource on horror films as well as pop culture of the decade"-Booklist

"easy-to-use resource on horror films as well as pop culture of the decade"--Booklist

"Film guides like Muir's are indispensable and better than IMDb or Wikipedia."-Nightmarish Conjurings

"Film guides like Muir's are indispensable and better than IMDb or Wikipedia."--Nightmarish Conjurings

"Muir is probably the best-known, if not the best authority on contemporary horror films, and this latest edition in his ongoing series will be a welcome addition to the library of any fan of the genre...the body of each entry is devoted to Muir's excellent commentary. Highly recommended"-Choice

"Muir is probably the best-known, if not the best authority on contemporary horror films, and this latest edition in his ongoing series will be a welcome addition to the library of any fan of the genre...the body of each entry is devoted to Muir's excellent commentary. Highly recommended"--Choice

"Muir's writing is entertaining as well as informative, and will enable you to revisit each of your favorites with a somewhat different perspective than usual...a high-quality, hard-backed book...will give you hours and hours of enjoyment, as you revisit your memories of this decade, and revisit the films afterwards. Recommended"-The Thunder Child

"Muir's writing is entertaining as well as informative, and will enable you to revisit each of your favorites with a somewhat different perspective than usual...a high-quality, hard-backed book...will give you hours and hours of enjoyment, as you revisit your memories of this decade, and revisit the films afterwards. Recommended"--The Thunder Child

About the Author

John Kenneth Muir is an American literary critic and award-winning author of more than 35 books in the fields of film and television, with a particular focus on horror and science fiction as well as the creator of the award-winning web series Abnormal Fixation and the audio drama Enter the House Between. He is an associate professor of humanities and communication, and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.