{"product_id":"the-evolution-of-horror-a-terrifying-guide-to-horror-movie-history-9781035427918","title":"The Evolution of Horror: A Terrifying Guide to Horror Movie History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the terrifying history of horror cinema in this wickedly entertaining guide.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAdapted from the acclaimed podcast, \u003ci\u003eThe Evolution of Horror\u003c\/i\u003e takes a deep dive into the history of cinema's darkest genre. Covering everything from silent films to modern masterpieces, author Mike Muncer breaks down eight key horror subgenres - including vampires, slashers, zombies and ghost stories - to explore the tropes, motifs, historical context and psychology behind why certain stories scare us so much. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach chapter includes reviews of a host of major movies and cult classics, from \u003ci\u003ePsycho\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eSinners\u003c\/i\u003e, plus a guide to the hallmarks of the subgenre and the legendary filmmakers who have mastered it. Stylishly illustrated throughout with stills, posters and stunning artworks by artist Mike Lee-Graham, this is a must-read guide to the eclectic, enthralling and deliciously macabre world of horror.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mike Muncer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Welbeck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 7.40w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781035427918\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike Muncer\u003c\/b\u003e is a London-based podcaster, presenter, journalist, producer, editor and creator and host of the award-winning The Evolution of Horror podcast. He produced \u003ci\u003eFilm 2018 with Claudia Winkleman \u003c\/i\u003efor several years as well as the Inside Cinema video series, both for the BBC, and has also worked as for outlets such as the BFI, MTV and \u003ci\u003eLittle White Lies\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2017 Mike launched \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvolution of Horror\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003epodcast, which began as a passion project and hobby, but slowly grew a life of its own to become the most successful UK horror cinema and 'Film History' podcast. By 2021 \u003cb\u003eEOH \u003c\/b\u003ebecame Mike's full time job and had expanded to include spin-off podcasts, live events, screening tours and videos.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Mike Muncer \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48719984951453,"sku":"9781035427918","price":35.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_00c97efe-00a4-4732-8577-ea8191c2d557.jpg?v=1785313547","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-evolution-of-horror-a-terrifying-guide-to-horror-movie-history-9781035427918","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}