A Sci-Fi Swarm and Horror Horde: Interviews with 62 Filmmakers
- ISBN-10
- 0786458313
- ISBN-13
- 9780786458318
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 412
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-01-10
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Author
- Tom Weaver
Description
In this jam-packed jamboree of conversations, more than 60 movie veterans describe their experiences on the sets of some of the world’s most beloved sci-fi and horror movies and television series. Including groundbreaking oldies (Flash Gordon, One Million B.C.); 1950s and 1960s milestones (The War of the Worlds, Psycho, House of Usher); classic schlock (Queen of Outer Space, Attack of the Crab Monsters); and cult TV favorites (Lost in Space, Land of the Giants), the discussions offer a frank and fascinating behind-the-scenes look. Among the interviewees: Roger Corman, Pamela Duncan, Richard and Alex Gordon, Tony “Dr. Lao” Randall, Troy Donahue, Sid Melton, Fess Parker, Nan Peterson, Alan Young, John “Bud” Cardos, and dozens more.
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