Stay Out of the Shower: The Shocker Film Phenomena

by William Schoell

Looks at the recent trends in horror films, discusses the most influential directors and movies, and considers the depiction of violence against women

Genres: Horror, Media Tie In

184 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

WILLIAM SCHOELL was born in Manhattan where he resides. He is the author of over thirty-five books in various genres, including celebrity biographies (some written with co-author Lawrence J. Quirk); horror-suspense novels; biographies of such people as Edgar Allan Poe and Giuseppe Verdi for young people; and books on the performing arts and pop culture. He has been a radio producer and talk show host, worked for Columbia pictures, and is a blogger, playwright, and activist.

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, I had to pick this one up for the cover (it's Wendy Torrance from Kubrick's film "Shining). Primarily we aren't into Shining here but Psycho. All began in 1960, in Bate's Motel. Here you'll learn what is a shocker, women as victims, terror and controversy, top shocker directors, blood with (some) restraint, stalk and slash. The book closes with the best and the worst of 10 representative films. This was a very informative and entertaining read. I especially liked the great carefully chosen black and white photos (often gory) who caught up in a fine way with the film they were taken from. Top shocking non fiction. Highly recommended!