In this unique and definitive guide to the grim and grisly side of cinema, a team of horror experts, headed by James Marriott and Kim Newman, leads the way through more than a century of cinematic subversion with authority, humour, and encyclopedic knowledge. The Definitive Guide to Horror Movies examines how the genre has grown and evolved, decade by decade, identifying how and where it has been influenced by social, political, and technological developments. From its birth in the nineteenth century to the present day, the history of horror cinema unfolds across insightful, witty, and well-informed reviews of more than 350 international releases, accompanied by hundreds of film stills. Alongside these critiques you'll find special features on horror television, comics, and influential literature, as well as detailed histories of the most terrifying horror movie subgenres.