Making of Horror Movies

A fascinating journey through society''s changing preoccupations as reflected in horror films—plus profiles of the genre''s top actors and directors. It wasn''t until 1973 that a horror film—The Exorcist—was nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture, and critics are still divided today, many regarding them with amused condescension. The public''s view is also sharply divided. Some cinema-goers revel...