Written by best-selling author, screenwriter, and producer Seth Grahame-Smith (Stephen King’s It), with an introduction by horror icon Wes Craven (A Nightmare on Elm Street), this is a hilarious must-read for any horror movie fan…and it just might save your life.Are you reading this in a cornfield, at a summer camp, or in an abandoned mental institution? Have you noticed that everything is … noticed that everything is poorly lit, or that music surges every time you open a door? If the answer is yes, you’re probably trapped in a horror movie. But don’t freak out—just read this book! With it you will learn how to overcome every obstacle found in scary films, including:
• How to determine what type of horror film you’re trapped in
• The five types of slashers and how to defeat them
• How to handle killer dolls, murderous automobiles, and other haunted objects
• How to deal with alien invasions, zombie apocalypses, and other global threats
• What to do if you did something last summer, if your corn has children in it, or if you suspect you’re already dead
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How To Survive A Horror Movie by Seth Grahame-Smith is a hilarious collection of how-to’s to help you survive a horror film should you find yourself in one.
This was a blast to read! Of course, while reading the various examples the author goes over, I wanted to put the book down and go watch a movie… but I wanted to keep reading just as badly! I ended up reading this in just one sitting because I was having so much fun.
This is a must-read if you enjoy poking fun at horror films.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It often had me laughing out loud. The author provides practical information on what to do if you find yourself in a horror film and how to survive for the sequel. There are even ejection seats if the previous tips do not work, like changing the genre, product placement or fleeing to a budget busting location. At the end is a list of the author’s favorite films. This book will make a great gift for any movie fan on your list. Enjoy
If you’re a horror movie fan, you know the terrorverse well. The terrorverse is the universe of the horror movie and certain rules apply, as famously pointed out in the movie, Scream. How to Survive a Horror Movie goes further and the chuckles are in the recognition of the rules and tropes. The more you like horror movies, the more you’ll enjoy this book.
I flipped first to my favorite genre – the Haunted House – and the checklist for confirming a house is haunted had me chortling. It lists such things as “Do the faucets or showerheads bleed?” and “Does the temperature suddenly plummet if you discuss remodeling?” My favorite line in the entire book is here, too: “When you reach into the refrigerator, does your arm appear in another part of the house?”
The various chapters cover all the genres, from slashers to killer vehicles, to vampires, and demons. There are tips on monsters – terrestrial, ocean, and outer space, and what to do about them as well.
The second edition of How to Survive a Horror Movie – Seth Grahame-Smith
has been updated to reflect the classic horror movies of the last ten years or so as well as all your favorite older ones.
For horror movie fans, this is a fun book to have. I loved reading it and finding out if I am living in a horror movie. Lots of laughs! I had to pass it on to friends to read.