From Carrie and Rosemary's Baby to Us, Hereditary, and Run, the image of the mentally ill mom as villain looms large in the horror genre. What do these movies communicate about mothers living with mental illness, and how do these depictions affect them? Portraying mentally ill moms as problems to be overcome, often by their own children, perpetuates harmful stereotypes with potential real-world consequences, such as the belief that these women are unfit to bear or raise children. More compassionate representations are needed to lessen the social stigma associated with the mentally ill. Fortunately, some of the contemporary horror films are attempting to achieve that task with critical success. Using case studies from a broad range of films--including the classic, campy, slasher, or prestige--and placing them within their historical context, this work extends conversations about horror and mental illness, such as post-partum depression, bulimia, Munchausen by proxy syndrome, and others. Highlighting the trope of the mentally ill mother as a pervasive image within the genre furthers examination of how these films challenge or reflect existing stereotypes and illustrates how horror can be both a site of oppression and a source for positive transformation.

Ostin's remarkable collection of photos offers candid portraits of more than 50 actresses, directors, and producers, each posing with her mother or daughter. The pictures are informal, intimate shots of the stars at home with their families.

It doesn’t matter if someone is a celebrity, a “civilian,” or a single mother or father . . . parenting is a topic that brings up common feelings in just about everyone: love, trepidation, angst, tenderness, frustration, wonderment, sadness, delight, awe, and more. In this book, well-known moms and dads share their varied experiences in the world of parenting. Sometimes humorous, often heartbreaking, always thoughtful, and occasionally embarrassing, the accounts presented here are truly entertaining and relatable. This is the perfect book for all of you parents—whether your kids are toddlers, teens, young adults, or baby boomers. So open it up to any page . . . and prepare to laugh, cry, nod your head in agreement, and ache with empathy and joy! Including parenting tips from Ben Affleck, Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna, Adam Sandler, Denzel Washington, Hugh Jackman, Connie Chung, Antonio Banderas, Sarah Jessica Parker... and many more!

A collection of photographs and comments from more than fifty acclaimed actresses, from Candice Bergen to Jennifer Lopez, offers a wide range of perspectives on the universal theme of motherhood and the power of the mother-daughter bond.

The stars’ secrets to looking and feeling great during and after pregnancy from the authors of The Black Book of Hollywood Diet Secrets Hollywood moms have got it going on—from Halle Berry to Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie to Katie Holmes. Now the authors of The Black Book of Hollywood Diet Secrets and The Black Book of Hollywood Beauty Secrets are here to reveal how the stars do it—and how any mom can too. Kym and Cindy once again got the insider beauty secrets from A-List celebrities, asking what they did to look fantastic during pregnancy and after childbirth. The stars talk openly about weight gain, cravings, acne, thinning hair, and feeling sexy. How did they lose the baby fat? What are the best makeup and hair routines? What are the fashion do’s and don’ts? With tips from Hollywood beauties Kate Hudson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Milla Jovovich, Helena Bonham Carter, and many more, The Black Book of Hollywood Pregnancy Secrets is the ultimate guide for moms who want to look and feel fabulous.

This collection of photographs and comments contains portraits of more than 50 acclaimed actresses, directors, producers and performers, each one posing with her mother or daughter. They bring a wide range of perspectives to the universal theme of motherhood.