Hollywood Paranormal Films: Fact & Fiction

by Jim O'Rear

Overview

Explore facts and theories behind famous, and infamous, paranormal cases and follow these incidents into the world of big-budget movies in Hollywood. Through behind-the-scenes stories and paranormal case documents, compare and analyze evidence behind blockbusters, such as The Amityville Horror, The Exorcist, The Changeling, An American Haunting, and more. Weigh in on the number of creatures raping "Carla" in The Entity—paranormal investigators claim three nasty ghosts; not one. It may be that demons, blood, and rape from the real world have made it to the screen in The Haunting in Connecticut. UFOs, Men-in-Black, poltergeist, Bigfoot, animal and human mutilations may all be responsible for real Mothman sightings … or not. Featured are over 70 timeless entertainer stills, movie posters, and horror film shots that will take you back to heart-racing moments viewing horror flicks on the silver screen. Relive the world of Hollywood's paranormal movies and separate ghosts from glitz and glamour.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764338120
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	06/24/2011
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Jim O'Rear has been involved in the entertainment industry for over 25 years as an actor, stuntman, screenwriter, and author. Also a paranormal enthusiast, Jim manages cases for The Hollywood Ghost Hunters and previously penned Tennessee Ghosts.