Blood, Sex & Psychos: A Guide to Slasher and Torture Cinema [NOOK Book]

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Overview

Zack “The Mothman” Daggy, the host of Midnight Spookshow brings you a guided tour of horror cinema. Since an early age, Zack has been an avid fan of the horror genre. From Ghostbusters to Goosebumps, it has been in his blood right from the start. In 2009 he published his first horror novel, Dark Worlds: Project 31, and now he brings you an inside look at the genre that leaves you screaming for more.

In this first installment, Zack explores the slasher and torture genres. Ever wonder who was the first madman with a knife to grace the silver screen? What’s the story behind the mask of Michael Myers? How did the screenwriter of Saw almost end up dying for ...
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Overview

Zack “The Mothman” Daggy, the host of Midnight Spookshow brings you a guided tour of horror cinema. Since an early age, Zack has been an avid fan of the horror genre. From Ghostbusters to Goosebumps, it has been in his blood right from the start. In 2009 he published his first horror novel, Dark Worlds: Project 31, and now he brings you an inside look at the genre that leaves you screaming for more.

In this first installment, Zack explores the slasher and torture genres. Ever wonder who was the first madman with a knife to grace the silver screen? What’s the story behind the mask of Michael Myers? How did the screenwriter of Saw almost end up dying for his art? The answers to these questions and more await in Blood, Sex & Psychos: A Guide to Slasher and Torture Cinema.

This is volume one of Midnight Spookshow: A Guided Tour of Horror Cinema.

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Meet the Author

Zack “The Mothman” Daggy is an Internet DJ and new media entrepreneur of wide acclaim and a cult fan base. A self-professed workaholic, Zack is the host and creator of a number of original programs including The Mothpod and Midnight Spookshow.
Born in 1985 with a rare genetic disorder that has required him to use a wheelchair, Zack’s insights on life and irrepressible imagination led him to create fantastic worlds of suspense and horror, always shot through with humor. He wrote his first story at age seven, was nominated for a People’s Choice Podcast Award in 2008 and published his first novel Dark Worlds: Project 31 in 2009, which is currently being developed into a short film anthology.
Zack lives in Indianapolis, IN, where he dreams up twisted things for a living. Check him out at www.ZackDaggy.com.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 28, 2012

    Not really what i expected but insightful.

    Covers both the horror genres of slasher and torture films in a knowledgable way. Also gives some maybe unknown to some fans facts about some movies and those who directed them.

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  • Posted August 1, 2011

    Great introduction to the subject.

    Not intended as an in depth look at horror movies most popular subgenres, this fun and humorous read shall satisfy your curiosity and entertain.

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