Making Monsters Sci Fi Horror
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Making Monsters Sci Fi Horror
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Author : Gary L Morton
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2011-01-03
Making Monsters Sci Fi Horror written by Gary L Morton and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-03 with Fiction categories.
About Making Monsters A political undercurrent exists that resembles cyberpunk. Sci-fi elements remain near future and fuse with horror fiction. Some tales have what may appear to be shock tactics, but these passages also build the story as a whole. The stories vary in length from short-short to tales at long story or short novella length. The book would be about 520 pages in regular paperback.
Writing Monsters
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Author : Philip Athans
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2014-08-07
Writing Monsters written by Philip Athans and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-07 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Monsters are more than things that go bump in the night... Monsters are lurking in the woods, beneath the waves, and within our favorite books, films, and games--and there are good reasons why they appear so often. Monsters are manifestations of our fears and symbols of our society--not to mention they're a lot of fun--but each should serve a purpose and enhance the themes and tension in your fiction. In Writing Monsters, best-selling author Philip Athans uses classic examples from books, films, and the world around us to explore what makes monsters memorable--and terrifying. You'll learn what monsters can (and should) represent in your story and how to create monsters from the ground up. Writing Monsters includes: • In-depth discussions of where monsters come from, what they symbolize, and how to best portray them in fiction • Informative overviews of famous monsters, archetypes, and legendary creatures • A Monster Creation Form to help you create your monster from scratch • An annotated version of H.P. Lovecraft's chilling story "The Unnamable" Whether you write fantasy, science fiction, or horror, your vampires, ghouls, aliens, and trolls need to be both compelling and meaningful. With Writing Monsters, you can craft creatures that will wreak havoc in your stories and haunt your readers' imaginations--and nightmares.
Candid Monsters Volume 14 1920 S 1940 S Classic Sci Fi Horror Pt 4
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Author : Ted A Bohus
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2022-01-11
Candid Monsters Volume 14 1920 S 1940 S Classic Sci Fi Horror Pt 4 written by Ted A Bohus and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-11 with categories.
Hi, I'm a film director / writer / producer and publisher. I've published SPFX (Special Effects Magazine) since 1976. Over the past 45 years I've been collecting candid, behind the scenes photos from science-fiction, horror, fantasy and animation films. I figured it was time to put some of this collection into a few books. I also have many interviews and articles with our favorite actors and filmmakers. In CANDID MONSTERS Volume 14 (Classic science-fiction/horror films from the 1920's to the 1940's) Part 4 you'll find: Making The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Laughton and Chaney), One Million B.C. and Unknown Island. Also interviews with Hunchback star Maureen O'Hara and One Million B.C. star Jean Porter. Article by Lon Chaney, Why I Prefer Grotesque Characters, Ellis Burman Sr. Makeup Effects...and more! And, of course nearly 500 photos including many candid, behind the scenes shots! 140 Pages square bound.
Candid Monsters Volume 13 1920 S 1940 S Classic Sci Fi Horror Pt 3
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Author : Ted A Bohus
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2021-11-03
Candid Monsters Volume 13 1920 S 1940 S Classic Sci Fi Horror Pt 3 written by Ted A Bohus and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-03 with categories.
Hi, I'm a film director / writer / producer and publisher. I've published SPFX (Special Effects Magazine) since 1976. Over the past 45 years I've been collecting candid, behind the scenes photos from science-fiction, horror, fantasy and animation films. I figured it was time to put some of this collection into a few books. I also have many interviews and articles with our favorite actors and filmmakers. In CANDID MONSTERS Volume 13 (Classic science-fiction/horror films from the 1920's to the 1940's) Part 3 you'll find: Making Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (1931 Fredric March), Making Tod Browning's Freaks, and The Devil Doll. Also an interview with Jekyll & Hyde star Rose Hobart and comments from director Rouben Mamoulian. And, of course nearly 500 photos including many candid, behind the scenes shots! 140 Pages square bound.
Aesthetic Representations Of Monsters In Horror And Science Fiction Films
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Author : Laura Leischel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-06-05
Aesthetic Representations Of Monsters In Horror And Science Fiction Films written by Laura Leischel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-05 with categories.
Film monsters frighten their audience for decades. Nowadays, the medium 'film' is able to create nearly every imaginable audio-visual creature. Horror and science fiction films present the scariest monsters, which is the reason why the focus is on these two genres. This thesis deals with the question whether technical developments in creature design and representation in horror and science fiction films are making these films more frightening to their audiences.
Of Gods And Monsters
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Author : John T. Soister
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-09-18
Of Gods And Monsters written by John T. Soister and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-18 with Performing Arts categories.
While Universal's Dracula and Frankenstein (both 1931) have received the most coverage of any of the studio's genre releases, it is the lesser known films that have long fascinated fans and historians alike. Starting with The Last Warning, a 1929 movie released as both a silent and a talkie, Universal provided a decade of films that entertained audiences and sometimes frustrated critics. Each of Universal's horror, science fiction and "twisted mystery" films receives an in-depth essay for each film. The focus is first on the background to the making of the movie and its place in the Universal catalog. A detailed plot synopsis with critical commentary follows. Filmographic data for the film conclude the entry. Universal's The Shadow short film series is covered in an appendix. Many rare illustrations and movie posters are also included.
Movie Monsters In Scale
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Author : Mark C. Glassy
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2012-12-01
Movie Monsters In Scale written by Mark C. Glassy and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-01 with Performing Arts categories.
This book showcases stunningly realistic and wonderfully posed models and dioramas depicting various characters and scenes from science fiction and horror cinema. The models and dioramas are presented in chronological order starting with the silent films from 1910 to 1927, then the classic films from the 1930s and 1940s, including Universal Studios' Dracula, Frankenstein, and Wolf Man franchises. Next are the many radiation induced mutants and invaders from outer space of the 1950s, followed by offerings from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Hammer Films are included as well as the Mummy movies and Universal's Gillman series. A detailed explanation of the nitty-gritty of model and diorama building is presented and particular details unique to each piece are shown in close-ups and discussed. The figures are of unprecedented artistry.
Good And Bad Sci Fi Horror Movies Of The 1950s
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Author : Gary Koca
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-09-22
Good And Bad Sci Fi Horror Movies Of The 1950s written by Gary Koca and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-22 with categories.
The 1930s and early 1940s are considered by most film historians to be the golden era of black and white horror films, and Universal Studios was the main studio to take advantage of the public's interest in this film genre. Movies such as Frankenstein and its even-better sequel, The Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Werewolf of London, and my own personal favorite, The Wolfman, with Lon Chaney, Jr. were all terrific films and spawned a bunch of sequels like Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man, House of Frankenstein, House of Dracula, and even Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. But by the early 1940s these make-believe monsters were replaced by real ones - Hitler and Nazi Germany as well as the other Axis powers, Italy and Japan. And after World War II ended, the public was interested in different kinds of films - war films, comedies, and movies that dealt with real-life problems like readjustment to civilian life, alcoholism, and life in prison, just to name a few. At the same time, no sooner was World War II brought to a close in August of 1945 after the dropping of the atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan that an all-out nuclear weapons race commenced between the two newly-emerging superpowers, the United States and Russia. Between 1946 and 1949, the United States conducted six nuclear tests, and the Soviet Union conducted its first test in August of 1949. At the outset, neither the U.S. nor the Soviet Union had many nuclear weapons to spare, but that changed dramatically in the early 1950s. In January of 1951 the United States established a dedicated test site in Nevada and was also using a site in the Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean for extensive nuclear testing. The Soviet Union began similar testing in Kazakhstan. An atmosphere of fear and suspicion between the two countries led the feeding frenzy to build more powerful and sophisticated bombs, with the result that during the 1950s new hydrogen bomb designs were tested in the Pacific. At the same time, we began to look upward and wonder if we were the only planet in our galaxy or any other solar system that had intelligent life. What if there were life on other planets, beings who were advanced and either saw earth as a place to colonize or were worried about what our gaining sophistication in developing nuclear devices could do to their planets? These thoughts were not lost on Hollywood film makers. As a result, in the early 1950s they began making films that centered on three themes: 1. What effects did these bombs have on unearthing or even creating monsters that were either dormant for millions of years or never even existed? 2. What other planets or solar systems could wreak havoc on earth? 3. What monsters might we find as we explore previously unexplored areas of the earth? This book is a look at some of those films and a few of those stars - some good, some really good, and some just cheesy and god awful. Remember, I am calling this MY list of best and worst science fiction/horror films of the 50s, NOT the best and worst of that era. If you have a movie that you believe should be included in this book, that is certainly understandable. NOTE: I have purposely avoided Japanese monster movies of the 1950s in this book. There are plenty of American and British films to cover without touching the Japanese films, which were occasionally good but most often just awful.
Magic Monsters And Make Believe Heroes
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Author : Douglas E. Cowan
language : en
Publisher: University of California Press
Release Date : 2019-01-29
Magic Monsters And Make Believe Heroes written by Douglas E. Cowan and has been published by University of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-29 with Religion categories.
Magic, Monsters, and Make-Believe Heroes looks at fantasy film, television, and participative culture as evidence of our ongoing need for a mythic vision—for stories larger than ourselves into which we write ourselves and through which we can become the heroes of our own story. Why do we tell and retell the same stories over and over when we know they can’t possibly be true? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not because pop culture has run out of good ideas. Rather, it is precisely because these stories are so fantastic, some resonating so deeply that we elevate them to the status of religion. Illuminating everything from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Dungeons and Dragons, and from Drunken Master to Mad Max, Douglas E. Cowan offers a modern manifesto for why and how mythology remains a vital force today.
Writing Sci Fi Fantasy Horror For Dummies
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Author : Rick Dakan
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2022-03-09
Writing Sci Fi Fantasy Horror For Dummies written by Rick Dakan and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-09 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Take your shot at becoming the next Tolkien, Asimov, or King with this simple roadmap to transforming your fiction into works of art Writing Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror For Dummies is your skeleton key to creating the kind of fiction that grips readers and compels them to keep turning pages (even if it's well past their bedtime!) You'll start with the basics of creative writing—including character, plot, and scene—and strategies for creating engaging stories in different forms, such as novels, short stories, scripts, and video games. After that, get beginner-friendly and straightforward advice on worldbuilding, before diving headfirst into genre-specific guidance for science fiction, horror, and fantasy writing. This book also offers: Strategies for editing and revising your next work to get it into tip-top shape for your audience Ways to seek out second opinions from editors, experts, and even sensitivity readers Techniques for marketing and publication, working with agents, and advice for writers going the self-publishing route The perfect beginner's guide for aspiring writers with an interest in horror, fantasy, or science fiction, Writing Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror For Dummies is the first and last resource you need before you start building your next story about faraway lands, aliens, and fantastic adventures.