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The Evolution of Horror: A Terrifying Guide to Horror Movie History

Mike Muncer

Reece Shearsmith

Discover the terrifying history of horror cinema in this wickedly entertaining guide.

Adapted from the acclaimed podcast, The Evolution of Horror takes a deep dive into the history of cinema's darkest genre. Covering everything from silent films to modern masterpieces, author Mike Muncer breaks down eight key horror subgenres - including vampires, slashers, zombies and ghost stories - to explore the tropes, motifs, historical context and psychology behind why certain stories scare us so much.

Each chapter includes reviews of a host of major movies and cult classics, from Psycho to Sinners, plus a guide to the hallmarks of the subgenre and the legendary filmmakers who have mastered it. Stylishly illustrated throughout with stills, posters and stunning artworks by artist Mike Lee-Graham, this is a must-read guide to the eclectic, enthralling and deliciously macabre world of horror.

Mike Muncer

Mike Muncer is a London-based podcaster, presenter, journalist, producer, editor and creator and host of the award-winning The Evolution of Horror podcast. He produced Film 2018 with Claudia Winkleman for several years as well as the Inside Cinema video series, both for the BBC, and has also worked as for outlets such as the BFI, MTV and Little White Lies. In 2017 Mike launched The Evolution of Horror podcast, which began as a passion project and hobby, but slowly grew a life of its own to become the most successful UK horror cinema and 'Film History' podcast. By 2021 EOH became Mike's full time job and had expanded to include spin-off podcasts, live events, screening tours and videos.

Reece Shearsmith

Steve Pemberton (Author) Steve Pemberton is the award-winning actor, writer and co-creator of Inside No. 9, The League of Gentlemen and Psychoville. As an actor, Pemberton's recent credits include Killing Eve, Britannia, Good Omens, The Interrogation of Tony Martin and Happy Valley. He also adapted and starred in Mapp and Lucia, the widely acclaimed BBC mini-series, from the novels of E F Benson. Other writing credits include Les Dawson's Parisienne Adventure for Sky, and episodes of Whitechapel and Benidorm for ITV. Reece Shearsmith (Author) Reece Shearsmith is the award-winning actor, writer and co-creator of The League of Gentlemen. He has also starred in numerous other TV comedies, including Car Share alongside Peter Kay, Mid Morning Matters with Steve Coogan, Catterick with Reeves and Mortimer and Spaced with Simon Pegg. Reece also has an illustrious career on stage, starring in new plays by Steven Moffat (The Unfriend at the Minerva Theatre in Colchester), Lucy Prebble (A Very Expensive Poison at the Old Vic) and Martin McDonagh (Hangmen at the Royal Court).