More horror movies are produced and released each year than any other film genre. While horror enjoys broad popularity, many hardcore fans voraciously consume films from their favorite subgenres while avoiding others entirely. What does this say about the films and their audiences?

This primer and reference guide defines and explores 75 alphabetically listed subgenres of horror film, from Abduction to Witchcraft. Each chapter provides a critical survey of the subgenre, a detailed examination of its characteristic elements and themes, and a discussion of 3-4 exemplary titles as well as other titles of interest.

About the Author
Chris Vander Kaay is an author and screenwriter, and his most recent film, The Redemption of Henry Myers, premiered on the Hallmark Movie Channel. He has written articles for Bloody Good Horror and Creative Screenwriting Magazine.

Kathleen Fernandez-Vander Kaay is an author, screenwriter, and poet who co-wrote the script for the award-winning short film Freund, based on the life of cinematographer and The Mummy director Karl Freund and was a contributing writer for the Deseret News. Chris and Kathleen split their time between Florida and Nevada, USA.


Book Information
ISBN 9780786498376
Author Chris Vander Kaay
Format Paperback
Page Count 252
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 448g