Publisher's Synopsis
Covering every aspect of the genre, this book presents more than 400 of the best, most original, historically significant and even "worst" works of horror from film and literature.;The heart-thumping entries are alphabetically listed, each laid out as a capsule review, providing a plot summary along with a critical evaluation of each work's contribution to the horror genre.;Both a guidebook and history of the macabre, this is the first book to provide a critical commentary and reference for all horror fans.