A psychopath terrorizes a man and a woman who are left terrified and trapped on the fortieth floor of a deserted office building, with elevator service completely cut off and the security guards murdered. Reissue.

Embrace the spine-tingling journey into the evolution of horror villains through time and across mediums. From the pages of Gothic literature to the silver screen and beyond, witness the chilling transformation of fearsome antagonists. Dive into the origins of iconic monsters like Frankenstein and Dracula, and trace their metamorphosis as they haunt our nightmares and leave an indelible mark on popular culture. Explore the atmospheric horrors of early cinema, where shadowy figures emerge from the depths of German Expressionism. Uncover the atomic age's monster creations and delve into the depths of Cold War paranoia that fueled these chilling tales. Witness the emergence of slasher films, from the unforgettable Psycho to the unstoppable Michael Myers, and the rise of supernatural villains that plagued the 70s and 80s. As technology advances, so too do the horrors it brings. Witness the impact of special effects on villain design, the unsettling realism of digital terrors, and the blurred lines between reality and fiction in found footage films. Delve into the psychological depths of villains, their complex motivations, and how they reflect our collective fears and anxieties. Explore the presence of horror villains in other media, from the iconic figures in comics and graphic novels to the interactive horror of video games. Examine the evolution of villains in television series, from the eerie denizens of The Twilight Zone to the relentless walkers of The Walking Dead. The impact of horror villains on popular culture is undeniable. They have created enduring cultural icons, shaped our collective imagination, and mirrored social and political issues. Embrace the chilling narratives and spine-tingling characters that have defined horror and delve into their enduring legacy that continues to haunt our dreams.

A comprehensive presentation of the evolution of the horror story, filled with significant and powerful works by the masters of the genre.

A group of college teens are being hunted and slaughtered who has taken revenge on the group of 7. It is up to them to put the killer down into the ground, or end up seeing their friends insides on the outside, or maybe their own.

Clark's work is original in that he has inserted himself precisely as a gay scholar in the midst of an ongoing conversation far larger than that of the gay world--including ecofeminism, Judaism, and Native American--and shows especially how queer theory and ecofeminism can illuminate each other. --Richard L. Smith, author of AIDS, Gays and the American Catholic Church (The Pilgrim Press)