The slasher film genre got its start in the early 1960s when acclaimed filmmakers such as Alfred Hitchcock and Michael Powell made provocative mainstream film such as ""Psycho and Peeping Tom"", but it is most associated with the late 1970s and the releases of ""Halloween"" and ""Friday the 13th"". They have been frightening and thrilling audiences ever since with their bloody scenes and crazed killers. Over 250 slasher films are presented in this work. Entries provide major cast and production credits, a plot synopsis, and a short critique; interesting production notes are often provided. Some of the films covered include ""Alice"", ""Sweet Alice"", ""American Psycho"", ""The Burning"", ""Cherry Falls"", ""Curtains"", ""Deep Red"", ""Frenzy"", ""Hide and Go Shriek"", ""Maniac"", ""Prom Night"", ""Scream"", ""Sleepaway Camp"", ""Slumber Party Massacre"", and ""The Texas Chain Saw Massacre"". Filmographies are provided for slasher directors, actors, writers, and composers.
- ISBN13 9780786442317
- Publish Date 20 March 2009
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
- Format Paperback
- Pages 376
- Language English