From the silent movies of the 1920s to the scream queens of the 1990s, the topics in this book range from vampires and werewolves to haunted houses and mad scientists to creature features and giant apes. The Amazing, Colossal Book of Horror Trivia also includes highlights from the lives and works of the greats and near-greats of horror cinema: Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Ingrid Pitt, Peter Cushing, Fay Wray, Barbara Steele, Roger Corman, and others. You'll never sleep without a nightlight again. Book jacket.

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"The Ultimate Halloween Trivia Book, 2nd edition" is the ultimate horror trivia book for the ultimate horror fans. This updated version (2nd edition) of the original "The Ultimate Halloween Trivia Book" has included multiple new content, including a brand new chapter (the 11th chapter) on the 2018 Halloween film, as well as an addition of a word search to the Halloween Mashup chapter, which is now the 12th chapter.It has been updated to 12 chapters and 1300 trivia questions, tying the author of this book's other book, "The Ultimate Friday the 13th Trivia Book" with the most trivia questions in any horror genre trivia book ever created. The first 11 chapters are 100 multiple choice questions, with each chapter on each of the films. The 12th chapter is a 200 question bonus chapter with an updated 11 different parts. The first 10 parts have stayed the same, with an addition of the 11th part being a Halloween-related word search for anybody, fan or not of the franchise, to complete and have fun doing. The original foreword from Jamie Lee Curtis that was written for and inserted into the original 1st edition of "The Ultimate Halloween Trivia Book" is unchanged and still included in the 2nd edition of the book where she gives her amazing insights and experiences on the cast and crew of the original Halloween film, as well as what it was like filming the movie and working on set for her first ever film production.Do you think you are the ultimate fan of the Halloween franchise? Have you paid attention on the new film that was released on October 19, 2018? If you want to find out, then this book is for you. So, purchase your copy and find out how big of a fan you actually are of the Halloween franchise!

Words of wisdom and incredible life stories, told through Gary Busey's unique Buseyisms. Take a wild ride through the life and mind of Gary Busey in his new hilarious, uplifting, tell-all memoir, Buseyisms. Gary transports you on a laugh-out–loud journey through the crazy twists and turns of his rise to fame, his descent into drug addiction, and his trip to the ‘other side’ after a near-fatal motorcycle accident. Gary also shares untold stories of his militant upbringing, surviving cancer in the middle of his face, and fun behind the scenes stories of his most popular movies and television roles including: A Star Is Born, The Buddy Holly Story, Lethal Weapon, Point Break, Under Siege, The Firm, Entourage, Celebrity Apprentice, and more. Included in this book are dozens of personal photographs from Gary’s early years up until now. Gary is a living testimony to the resilience of the human body and spirit. In his simply written but profound memoir, he shares his Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth to help others, who may be going through similar things, to realize that it is possible to survive challenging life events and come out a happy champion.

From cinema's earliest days, being scared out of your wits has always been one of the best reasons for going to the movies. From B-movie bogeymen and outer space oddities to big-budget terrors, Monsters in the Movies by horror film maestro John Landis celebrates the greatest monsters ever to creep, fly, slither, stalk or rampage across the Silver Screen. Landis also surveys the historical origins of archetypal monsters, such as vampires, zombies and werewolves, and takes you behind the scenes to discover the secrets of the special-effects wizards who created such legendary frighteners as King Kong, Dracula, the Alien, and Freddy Krueger. Monsters in the Movies by John Landis is filled with the author's own fascinating and entertaining insights into the world of movie-making, and includes memorable contributions from leading directors, actors and monster-makers. The book is also stunningly illustrated with 1000 movie stills and posters drawn from the unrivaled archives of the Kobal Collection. Contents Introduction by John Landis... Explore a timeless world of fears and nightmares as John Landis investigates what makes a legendary movie monster • Monsters, chapter by chapter... Feast your eyes upon a petrifying parade of voracious Vampires, flesh-eating Zombies, slavering Werewolves, gigantic Apes and Supernatural Terrors • Spectacular double-page features... Thrill to the strangest, scariest, weirdest, and craziest movie monsters ever seen • The ingenious tricks of movie-making... Marvel as the special-effects wizards reveal how they create movie magic • A monster-movie timeline... Discover John Landis's personal selection of landmark horror films

10 films, over 115 kills and a $330 million worldwide box office take. Starting with Haddonfield and through Silver Shamrock and back, "Purely & Simply Evil" takes a look behind the scenes of the Halloween franchise. Get ready to find out ....... Which sequel was promoted with a 1-900 number? Which Michael became roommates with a victim? Which sequel factored into the plot of an Amazing Spider-man comic? What do the original Michaels think of the remake?

"In 1993, Walt Disney Pictures released a movie that would change a generation...but it took a while. Hocus Pocus flopped upon release, and critics everywhere scoffed at this oddball comedy about three wacky witches back from the dead. But then something changed. Far from the forgotten relic it was destined to become, Hocus Pocus has taken its place alongside The Wizard of Oz, Harry Potter, and Home Alone--a bona fide classic that's sure to stay alive for generations to come."--Back cover.