Comedy-horror films : a chronological history, 1914-2008 /
Hallenbeck, Bruce G.,1952-
Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland,
c2009.
"This guide takes a look at the comedy-horror movie genre, from the earliest stabs at melding horror and hilarity during the nascent days of silent film, to its full-fledged development. Selected short films such as Tim Burton's Frankenweenie are also covered. Photos and promotional posters, interviews with actors and a filmography are included"--Provided by publisher.
"This guide takes a look at the comedy-horror movie genre, from the earliest stabs at melding horror and hilarity during the nascent days of silent film, to its full-fledged development. Selected short films such as Tim Burton's Frankenweenie are also covered. Photos and promotional posters, interviews with actors and a filmography are included"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-236) and index.
Includes filmographies: p. 209-234.
The silents: unheard punchlines and subtitled screams -- The thirties: old dark houses and gorilla suits -- The forties: killer zombies and comedy teams -- The fifties: elderly monsters and black humor -- The sixties: gothic castles and cleavage galore -- The seventies: naked vampires and young Frankensteins -- The eighties: American werewolves and toxic avengers -- The nineties: screams and cemetery men -- Comedy-horror in the new millennium.
Horror films
Comedy films
Motion pictures