Twice the Thrills! Twice the Chills!

Horror and Science Fiction Double Features, 1955–1974

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by Bryan Senn

Type

Studies

Subject

Genre > Horror

Keywords

horror, distribution

Publishing date

2019

Publisher

McFarland & Co

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 433 pages
8 ½ x 11 inches (21.5 x 28 cm)

ISBN

978-1-4766-6894-9

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Book Presentation:
In the mid-1950s, to combat declining theater attendance, film distributors began releasing pre-packaged genre double-bills—including many horror and science fiction double features. Though many of these films were low-budget and low-end, others, such as Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Horror of Dracula and The Fly, became bona fide classics. Beginning with Universal-International’s 1955 pairing of Revenge of the Creature and Cult of the Cobra, 147 officially sanctioned horror and sci-fi double-bills were released over a 20-year period. This book presents these double features year-by-year, and includes production details, historical notes, and critical commentary for each film.

About the Author:
Bryan Senn’s work has appeared in Filmfax, Cult Movies, Shivers, Midnight Marquee Press and Monsters from the Vault. The author of numerous books on the history of cinema, he lives in Montana.

Press Reviews:
"You need this [book], believe me. I can’t think of any [books] that gave me so much pleasure and fun. Bryan Senn at the top of his game."—Little Shoppe of Horrors
"[Senn’s] reviews are as thorough and informed as they are entertaining…more than delivers as film criticism…valuable"—Bookgasm
"Senn’s reviews are as thorough and informed as they are entertaining…more than delivers as film criticism…valuable""—Flick Attack
"When Bryan Senn writes books on cinema, many monster movie fans know he grabs their attention right away and won’t let go"—Scary Monsters Magazine
"[Senn’s] historical details, and choices of anecdotes are consistently entertaining and a sufficiently sarcastic, reflecting the fun of scarfing down a bucket of popcorn…Twice the Thrills! Twice the Chills! is such a blast that it will likely inspire you to host a double feature in your own home."—Psychobabble
"Senn puts everything he can into a critique of each film and the book is filled with interesting anecdotes. The book is well researched and becomes a highly readable and enjoyable book."—Midnight Marquee
"It’s a keeper of a book, nicely and humorously and knowledgeably written."—Films in Review

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