In this second volume of cinematic guilty pleasures, our writers again eloquently explain why movies which the majority of viewers consider subpar are so very special as movie experiences to them personally. These movies are not extraordinary in any way, and most of them contain fundamental flaws in craft, yet as filtered through the psyches of the writers involved, these guilty pleasures ultimately become something very special. And thus the reason why this book exists... to demonstrate the fact that the pleasures movies give far outweigh any guilt factor involved in selections such as The She Creature, Robot Monster, Omega Man, Frankenstein’s Daughter, Giant Gila Monster, Private Parts, Horror Island, Frankenstein Conquers the World, Strange Door, Juggernaut and many other curious choices.
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This review is from: Son of Guilty Pleasures of the Horror Film (Paperback)
This volume has a noted emphasis on the low budget horror and science fiction films of the fifties and sixties, though others are included. I enjoyed the chapters on lesser known films such as "Invasion USA", which are as well discussed as the better known movies like "Omega Man". Each chapter reviews a different movie, and all are well written and liberally illustrated. This book could be considered a "Guilty Pleasure" for those interested in horror and science fiction cinema.
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YOU'VE NOTHING TO FEEL GUILTY ABOUT....,
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This review is from: Son of Guilty Pleasures of the Horror Film (Paperback)
Like its antecedent volume, Son of Guilty Pleasures profiles movies we are not "supposed" to like, films that are many times genre or exploitation fare or movies that have disappointed critics. Well, no need for guilt here, as this book points out reasons these films should be savored. Svehla doesn't gloss over the film's deficiencies, but he does champion their value with verve and imagination. Many of the films profiled are the often derided 1950's SF or monster movies. There's both fun tidbits and fresh insight into these celluloid time machines. You won't go wrong buying this one.
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