Comedy-Horror Films: A Chronological History, 1914-2008

Bruce G. Hallenbeck, "Comedy-Horror Films: A Chronological History, 1914-2008"
McFarland | 2009-05-13 | ISBN: 0786433329 | 255 pages | PDF | 3,9 MBFun and fright have long been partners in the cinema, dating back to the silent film era and progressing to the Scary Movie franchise and other recent releases. This guide takes a comprehensive 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 with The Bat in 1926, to the Abbott and Costello films pitting the comedy duo against Frankenstein's Monster, the Mummy and other Universal Studio monsters, continuing to such recent cult hits as Shaun of the Dead and Black Sheep. Selected short films such as Tim Burton's Frankenweenie are also covered. Photos and promotional posters, interviews with actors and a filmography are included."A historical and often humorous look at these great films...provides wonderful anecdotes...Film buffs will want to add this book to their library." --The Gouverneur Times"Commendable???‚¬?¦comprehensive???‚¬?¦a strong frame of reference???‚¬?¦interesting information and insights???‚¬?¦exceptional analysis???‚¬?¦diversity of titles???‚¬?¦any general fan of movies will benefit from this book, as will libraries and film research centers. It is most highly recommended." --Rogue Cinema