The Screen Chills Companion, 1931–1939

Films of the Golden Age of Hollywood Horror

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by Chris Fellner

Type

Film Reviews

Subject

Genre > Horror

Keywords

horror, 1930s

Publishing date

2025 (March 06, 2025)

Publisher

McFarland & Co

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 120 pages
7 x 10 inches (18 x 25.5 cm)

ISBN

978-1-4766-9644-7

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Book Presentation:
This exhaustively researched work, the first in a two-volume set, covers every film released during the “first wave” of Hollywood horror (1931–1939), for a total of 74 chilling entries containing important historical context, frightening facts and terrifying trivia. Each entry consists of a detailed production history (derived from trade-publication reports), contemporary press hype, cast, scenario, critiques and behind-the-scenes production tidbits. Several entries also feature a postscript detailing noteworthy events that followed a picture’s theatrical run, such as sequels or award nominations. Additionally, an appendix presents a full roster of horror films that came out of New York, when Hollywood wasn’t looking! Thoroughly illustrated with high-quality images and meticulously documented, this complete history of the first wave of Hollywood horror is the first of its kind.

About the Author:
Chris Fellner lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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