The Anatomy of Fear: Conversations with Cult Horror and Science Fiction Film Creators

About this book

During in-depth conversations with 21 horror and science-fiction film writers and directors filmmakers Chris and Kathleen Vander Kaay find answers to this question along with the inside story on the inspiration creation and behind-the-scenes experiences of box office blockbusters. Horror movies have a shady reputation because of their flaws and eccentricities. Horror wants us to laugh when were uncomfortable keep looking when we want to turn away and live with a total lack of happy endings. Perhaps thats why we respect these films as a subculture. And because no one expects horror films to toe the line they get to flirt with madness and imperfection while making the most interesting controversial observations. Thats why this book exists. Part of the subject matter in horror films is blunt and graphic and doesnt need further illumination. Other parts are brave transgressive explorative and restless. While exploring these themes with 21 artists the Vander Kaays uncover a surprisingly honest appraisal of the human psyche.