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Horror for Weenies

Everything You Need to Know About the Films You're Too Scared to Watch

#1 in series

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1 of 1 copy available
2024 Bram Stoker Award®️ Nominee for Superior Achievement in Long Nonfiction
A smart, funny crash course in 25 iconic horror movies, from Psycho to Hereditary, for people who love getting the reference but hate being scared.

You don't have to miss out just because you don't like to be frightened! Stop trying to read nonsensical Wikipedia plot summaries (we know you’re doing it), and let an expert tell you everything you need to know about the most influential horror films of the past 60 years—without a single jump scare or a drop of gore.
With a rundown of the history and significance of horror cinema, explanations of common tropes, and detailed entries on 25 important movies ranging from Night of the Living Dead to The Blair Witch Project to Get Out, Horror for Weenies will turn even the scarediest of cats into a confident connoisseur.
Each entry includes:
  • A detailed plot summary, with enough jokes that it won’t freak you out
  • Smart, illuminating analysis of the film’s themes and cultural significance
  • Descriptions of iconic scenes you definitely do not want to look at
  • Talking points for impressing even the biggest scary-movie buffs

  • Horror for Weenies is the first installment in the Outsider’s Guide series, which offers highly readable crash courses in major cultural phenomena, so you can catch the references and understand the big deal. Never get left out of a conversation again!
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      • Library Journal

        Starred review from June 1, 2024

        In the first in a new series of "Outsider's Guides" from Quirk, Hughes presents a book best described as a conversation with a horror-fan bestie. She includes 25 influential films from three eras, spanning the 1960s to the 2010s. The brilliance of the book is in how those movies are presented in seven categories: "The Basic Idea," "You Might Actually Want To Watch If," "But You Should Definitely Avoid If," "Okay, Here's Exactly What Happens," "Say This at a Party," "Iconic Moments," and finally, "Can't Watch It? Read These Instead." This structure gives Hughes the room to fully explain and frame each film, while also allowing readers to decide when and if a particular entry is too much for them. Interspersed throughout are asides that perfectly balance humor and information, such as definitions of various tropes, one-line spoilers of more movies, and a discussion of the jump scare. Hardcore horror fans will also find plenty to enjoy. VERDICT With horror's popularity, this accessible, entertaining, and informative book will be in high demand. Pair with 101 Horror Books To Read Before You're Murdered by Sadie Hartmann to capture a similar vibe for stories in print.

        Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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