A chilling exploration of horror themes by Kim Newman, delving into dark and unsettling narratives.
Owned
No reviews yet
Owned
A chilling exploration of horror themes by Kim Newman, delving into dark and unsettling narratives.
About
Details
Packed with photographs of the most terrifying scenes in cinema history, this unique, definitive, comprehensive guide traces the story of horror over the past century, decade-by-decade, and provides a witty and informative critique of more than 250 films, plus the TV series and literature that informed them. With feature spreads on related themes appearing throughout�from vampires, ghosts, and comedy horror, to the occult, giallo, cannibalism, and serial killers�this book offers a superb int...
More In This Series
View all books in this series![Cover of Best New Horror #30 [Trade Paperback]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcovers.openlibrary.org%2Fb%2Fid%2F10582538-L.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
AI
Moderate sexual content with some explicit scenes, not central to the narrative. Sexual coercion or threat, not graphic but present.
Violence & gore
AI
Extreme violence and gore, including graphic body horror and torture scenes.
Profanity
AI
Moderate use of strong language, recurring but not pervasive.
Substance use
AI
Minor references to alcohol use, not a central theme.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
AI
Minor presence of LGBTQIA+ characters mentioned in passing.
Religious content
AI
Moderate religious themes with references to clergy and rituals.
Magic & witchcraft
AI
Major occult themes with rituals, demonology, and dark magic.
Occult / demonology
AI
Occult elements present as part of the fantasy magic system.
Political content
AI
Minor social commentary on human fears and boundaries.
Self-harm / suicide
AI
Minor references to self-harm or suicidal ideation, not depicted.
Abuse & suffering
AI
Major themes of cruelty and suffering, including systemic abuse. Sexual coercion or threat, not graphic but present.
Other
AI
No information found