"Staci Layne Wilson once again delivers a book as haunting as its subject matter. Clever, funny, and informative, 50 Years of Ghost Movies is the perfect guide to those things we love that go bump in the night."
Steve "Uncle Creepy" Barton -- DreadCentral.com
Covering the classics from 1935 to 1985, 50 Years of Ghost Movies clearly shows the evolution of the genre from all its facets, including comedy, suspense, mystery, and horror.
Each film — listed in chronological order by year, and alphabetized for easy reference — is described in flash-format with a brief synopsis, while others are spotlighted and reviewed in full. In addition, suggestions for other movies and ghost-themed novels are provided to fans seeking similar material to augment their personal favorites.
Celeb-watchers will enjoy the special, never-before-published interview with Ghostbusters' star Ernie Hudson, plus the dozens of exclusive quotes from actors and directors revealing their own personal preferred ghost movies — find out the faves of Tobe Hooper (director, Poltergeist), Jim Carrey (actor, The Number 23), Linda Blair (actor, The Exorcist), and many, many more.
Numerous sidebars sprinkled throughout the book reveal interesting factoids about Haunted Hollywood, Ghostly TV Shows, Celebrity Haunts, and beyond.
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Coming Soon: Staci Layne Wilson's Modern Ghost Movies, covering the present era with dozens of reviews and overviews, exploring the Asian horror trend, the remake craze, and exclusive interviews with history-making and ground-breaking filmmakers.
