Horror Films of the 1980s

"John Kenneth Muir is back! This time, the author turns his attention to 300 films from the 1980s. From horror franchises like Friday the 13th and Hellraiser to obscurities like The Children and The Boogens, Muir is our informative guide." "Muir introduces the scope of the decade's horrors, and offers a history drawing parallels between current events and the nightmares unfolding on cinema screens. Each of the 300 films is discussed with detailed credits, a brief synopsis, a critical commentary, and where applicable, notes on the film's legacy beyond the 80s. Also included is the author's ranking of the 15 best horror films of the 80s."--BOOK JACKET.Muir, John Kenneth is the author of 'Horror Films of the 1980s ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780786428212 and ISBN 078642821X.