WARNING!!!: This book may cause sleepless nights, increased heart rates, and an insatiable appetite for horror films! In the dead of night, a scream echoes from your TV. Your heart races, palms sweat, but you can't look away. Sound familiar? Welcome to "Planet Terror," where that delicious fear becomes an obsession. Imagine holding the power to terrify your friends, to know the secrets behind every jump scare, every twisted plot. This isn't just a book—it's a skeleton key to the world's most chilling cinematic nightmares. "Planet Terror" isn't just a book—it's your passport to a realm of nightmares, a compendium of fear that will forever change how you experience horror films. Uncover the secrets behind 446 of the most blood-curdling, pulse-pounding horror movies ever made. From the misty mountains of Japan to the sun-scorched Australian Outback, from the neon-lit streets of Seoul to the foggy moors of England, we've scoured 24 countries to bring you the ultimate collection of terror. Why is this the one horror book you can't afford to miss? Dive into in-depth reviews that dissect every scream, every shadow, and every shocking twist Arm yourself with bone-chilling trivia to impress (or terrify) your friends Discover haunting fun facts that reveal the dark secrets behind your favorite fright fests Explore horror trends and techniques from 24 unique cultural perspectives Unearth hidden gems and cult classics you've never heard of—but won't be able to forget "Planet Terror" is more than just an encyclopedia—it's a master class in global horror. Whether you're a casual viewer or a hardcore horror hound, this book will transform you into the ultimate horror maniac. Unique features that set "Planet Terror" apart: 1. Unearth hidden gems: Discover spine-chilling movies you've never heard of from countries you never imagined produced horror. Each page turn could reveal your new favorite film! 2. A decade of nightmares: With 446 carefully curated horror films, you're set for years of terrifying movie nights. Say goodbye to the "What should we watch?" dilemma! 3. Time travel through terror: Journey from the birth of horror cinema to cutting-edge modern scares, witnessing the evolution of fear on screen. 4. Cultural kaleidoscope of fear: Experience how different cultures interpret horror, broadening your perspective on what makes something truly frightening. 5. Become a horror sommelier: Impress your friends with your encyclopedic knowledge of obscure horror films and fascinating trivia. 6. Solve the streaming scavenger hunt: Turn your streaming services into a playground as you hunt down these rare and intriguing films. 7. Spark conversations: Each movie description is a conversation starter, perfect for horror fan meetups or online forums. Reading "Planet Terror" is like having a secret pass to the world's most exclusive horror film festival—one that never ends and is always at your fingertips. From classic slashers to psychological thrillers, from found footage frights to supernatural scares, "Planet Terror" covers every subgenre of horror. You'll find yourself transported to haunted houses, cursed villages, and alien worlds—all from the safety of your favorite reading nook. But beware: once you open this book, you may never see the shadows in your room the same way again... Are you ready to face your fears and discover the true power of global horror cinema? Grab your copy of "Planet Terror" now and prepare for a world tour of terror that will leave you breathless, sleepless, and craving more! Perfect for: Horror film buffs seeking to expand their knowledge Movie night hosts looking for the perfect scare Film students exploring the art of fear Anyone who's ever peeked through their fingers during a scary movie Don't just watch horror—live it, breathe it, understand it. "Planet Terror" is your key to unlocking a universe of fear. But the real question is: are you brave enough to turn the page? WARNING!! You Have Been Warned!!!

In one of the Jaws films, the shark roars... even though sharks don't have lungs. The kid who plays Damien in The Omen punched the director in his private parts during his audition. Johnny Depp made his film debut in A Nightmare on Elm Street. Kathy Bates is the first actress to win an Oscar for acting in a horror movie. The word "pharaoh" is misspelt in the film, The Mummy. In Night of the Living Dead, the zombies rise from their graves after being exposed to "Venusian radiation." A meteor appears for a second in Jaws. Stephen King was taking cocaine while directing the film, Maximum Overdrive. Cat People was the first film to have a jump-scare. Hugo Weaving was strongly considered for the role of Pennywise in IT.

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.

Half of 28 Days Later had to be scrapped due to a plothole. The Exorcist prequel was so bad, the entire film was reshot from start to finish. This is the only time this has happened in cinematic history. The director of Get Out shot scenes while doing the voice of Barack Obama and Forest Whitaker. An American Werewolf in London was the first film ever to win an Oscar for its makeup. It only took eight days to shoot The Blair Witch Project. The plot of Final Destination was meant to be used for an episode of The X-Files. Mel Brooks didn't tell anybody he produced The Fly because he was worried people would think the film was a comedy. The inventor, Thomas Edison produced the first Frankenstein film. A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 is very popular with the LGBTQ community.

Awesome, weird and wonderful flicks from four corners of the globe Praise for Marc Fennell 'Witty, irreverent and fun ...' Good Reading 'Gold!' Cleo 'A film companion with a difference' Daily News Which nation is best equipped to survive a zombie apocalypse? Why do obese moustachioed Tamil action stars make the best politicians? What fictional country links Predator, Commando and Die Hard 2? Planet According to the Movies is your official armchair guide to our tiny, weird planet as projected on cinema screens. It's 30% travel guide, 30% film reviews, 10% racial profiling handbook and 45% testament to the fact that maths is hard. Australia's most listened-to film critic, Marc Fennell (triple j, SBS TV, That Movie Book), tells the hidden stories behind the movies you know and love -- from the Wizard of Oz to Life of Pi -- and introduces you to a world of cinema you never knew existed. Discover Japan's Calamari Wrestler, Indonesia's Lady Terminator, Turkey's remake of E.T. and North Korea's answer to Godzilla, which was executive-produced by Kim Jong-Il himself. Who needs a plane to travel the world when you can do it all from your couch, you shameful slob! 'Tying it all together is Fennell's irreverent humour and gift for colourful descriptors ... fun and informative.' Empire Magazine

From the scream of Psycho to the psycho of Scream, The Horror Movie Survival Guide is your essential source for information on the creatures and monsters that darken your daydreams and stalk your nightmares. Separated into five identifiable categories—aliens, beasts, creations, psychopaths, and the supernatural—each horrific entity is presented with a full description, an overview of unnatural habits, and tips on how to destroy it. This definitive handbook also includes a directory of horror films (So you know where to find your favorite monsters!), thirty photographs of the baddest of the bad, and a list ranking the worst creatures to grace the silver screen by their number of kills. So the next time you’re confronted by the supernatural, the extraterrestrial, or the unclassifiable, look in here for all the facts—and run like hell.

The story about Hollywood Monsters, vampires, zombies, werew;lfs, phantoms, mummies, and ghosts of literature - and how they went Hollywood. Classic monsters are primarily the creatures of legend, touched by the supernatural or created by the madness of men who ventured where no man should go, the good old monsters who lurked in gloomy settings of Central European villages, ancient castles and tombs, moulding mansions and stone laboratories filled mazes of bewilding equipment in dark nights and violent storms. From A to Z which inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker and Mary Shelley.