The Screen Chills Companion, 1931-1939

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The Screen Chills Companion, 1931-1939 is written by Chris Fellner and published by McFarland. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1476696446 (ISBN 10) and 9781476696447 (ISBN 13).

This first volume of a two-volume set covers every film released during the "first wave" of Hollywood horror (1931-1939), providing 74 chilling entries with important historical context, frightening facts and terrifying trivia. Each entry supplies a detailed production history (derived from trade-publication reports), contemporary press hype, cast, scenario, critiques and behind-the-scenes production tidbits. Postscripts detailing noteworthy events that followed a picture's theatrical run, such as sequels or award nominations, also are featured. An appendix presents a full roster of horror films that came out of New York instead of Hollywood. This complete history of the first wave of Hollywood horror is thoroughly illustrated and meticulously documented.