Description

This special publication from HorrorHound Magazine focuses on the history of the slasher film. Starting from the origin of the subgenre, with the popularity of the Italian Giallo of the 1960s and '70s, this special 100-page annual features a decade-by-decade breakdown of the slasher film, accompanied by special retrospective features of key titles in the subgenre - including My Bloody Valentine, Scream, Hatchet, and Terrifier. An A-Z of 1980s Slashers, the history of the Teen Slasher, and the Slasher remake craze of the 2000s all receive special focus. Additional content includes a look back at the histories of slasher film in various forms of collectibles, including action figures, vinyl soundtracks, movie posters, and more.