{"product_id":"9781035427918","title":"The Evolution of Horror : A Terrifying Guide to Horror Movie History","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Mike Muncer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFilm, TV \u0026amp; radio\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 16 July 2026 by Headline Publishing Group (Welbeck) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 224 pages, Approx. 200 colour illustrations and artworks.\u003cbr\u003e192 x 244 x 24 | 812g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the terrifying history of horror cinema in this wickedly entertaining guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdapted from the acclaimed podcast, The Evolution of Horror 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes reviews of a host of major movies and cult classics, from Psycho to Sinners, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57295298724215,"sku":"9781035427918","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0357\/3199\/6807\/files\/9781035427918.jpg?v=1783702330","url":"https:\/\/thebookhousebroughtyferry.co.uk\/products\/9781035427918","provider":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}