Incredibly Strange Films
by V. Vale
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Re/Search #10: Incredibly Strange Films is a functional guide to important territory neglected by the film-criticism establishment, spotlighting unhailed directors-Herschell Gordon Lewis, Russ Meyer, Larry Cohen and others-who have been critically consigned to the ghettos of gore and sexploitation films. In-depth interviews focus on philosophy, while anecdotes entertain as well as illuminate theory. Includes biographies, genre overviews, filmographies, bibliography, an A-Z of film show more personalities, articles, quotations, lists of recommended films, and sources. Book jacket. show lessTags
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THE Bible for fans of cult movies. Great interviews and articles. My copy has survived countless readings and I still anticipate Vol2.
I used to have loads of film books - I've cut back prior to moving house, but some I couldn't bring myself to part with and this is one. It's not a great book, but there are some seriously wacky films in here.
This book explores the world of B-movie, exploitation, horror, and genre films through interviews with directors, actors, and producers; articles on film genres; and essays on individual films. The entire book is nicely illustrated with film stills and movie posters.
The interview section is by far the strongest part of the book, particularly the interviews with Larry Cohen, Frank Henenlotter, Herschell Gordon Lewis and Russ Meyer.
Full review here:
http://spacebeer.blogspot.com/2007/09/incredibly-strange-films.html
The interview section is by far the strongest part of the book, particularly the interviews with Larry Cohen, Frank Henenlotter, Herschell Gordon Lewis and Russ Meyer.
Full review here:
http://spacebeer.blogspot.com/2007/09/incredibly-strange-films.html
Collection of reviews/interviews about random exploitation films of the '50's, '60's, and '70's. Movies dealing with gore, sadism, and drug use are highlighted.
Re/Search Publications (1985), 211 pages
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- Incredibly Strange Films
- Original publication date
- 1986
- People/Characters
- Frank Henenlotter; Herschell Gordon Lewis; Ray Dennis Steckler; Carolyn Brandt; Ted V. Mikels; Russ Meyer (show all 12); Dick Bakalyan; Joe Sarno; David Friedman; Doris Wishman; Larry Cohen; George Romero
- Related movies
- Young Playthings (1972 | IMDb); The Wizard of Gore (1970 | IMDb); God Told Me To (1976 | IMDb); Blast of Silence (1961 | IMDb); Daughter of Horror (1955 | IMDb); Spider Baby (1968 | IMDb)
- Canonical DDC/MDS
- 791.43750973
- Canonical LCC
- PN1997.8
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 791.43750973 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Public performances Motion pictures, radio, television, podcasting Motion pictures Films; screenplays Two or more films standard subdivisions History, geographic treatment, biography
- LCC
- PN1997.8 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General) Drama Motion pictures Plays, scenarios, etc.
- BISAC
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- 377
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- 83,307
- Reviews
- 6
- Rating
- (4.20)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 5
- ASINs
- 3
