Vampire Movies

Name: Vampire Movies
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Charles Bramesco
ISBN: 9780008256630

Author: Charles Bramesco, Little White Lies

Series: Close-Ups #2

Narrator: Christopher Ragland

Unabridged: 3 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: William Collins

Published: 11/15/2018

Categories: Nonfiction, Performing Arts, Film, Biography & Autobiography, Arts & Entertainment, Directors

Synopsis

The indispensable pocket guide to the world of vampire movies, from to . ALSO AVAILABLE: Close-Ups: Wes Anderson Close-Ups: New York Movies When F. W. Murnau brought to the screen in 1922 he ushered in the bloody reign of cinema’s most venerable villain – the vampire. Nocturnal, fanged and insatiable for human blood, the vampire has infected the public consciousness like no other movie monster. In this pocket guide, Charles Bramesco goes vampire hunting across a century of cinema, stalking around lonely Transylvanian castles, dusty New York apartments and rain-soaked Washington woods to discover why the vampire has become cinema’s most enduring villain.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Boo

Light but fun look at various types of vampires in movies. Great but it did feel slight at times. what saves it is the layout and quirky illustrations which elevate the book completely.......more

Goodreads review by Jessica

Added a beautiful batch of new movies I wish to watch and a fresh take on the subject. Really enjoyed the descriptions of concept and genres of the films!......more

Goodreads review by Marta

Interesting, funny and full of reviews of different movies without revealing much.......more

Goodreads review by Wilde

A review of various vampire genres. I couldn't figure out who this book was aimed at - it didn't appear to be for film buffs. Probably around 35,000 words - reading time around 2 hours.......more

Quotes

Praise for : ‘The most beautiful film magazine on the shelves’