Alonzo King, born on Halloween, is convinced that he is living his own black-and-white horror movie. He can name every monster movie ever made. But not until the Beast comes to town can he become what he's always wanted to be -- The Boy of a Thousand Faces!Brian Selznick's remarkable black-and-white portraits add depth and intimacy to this funny and touching story of a friendship reminiscent of Cinema Paradiso.