Awards
- Winner of Best New Cinema Book—<I>Book Authority</I> 2021 (United States)
Overview
From their first pairing in Hamlet (1948) to House of the Long Shadows (1983), British film stars Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing forged perhaps the most successful collaboration in horror film history. In its revised and expanded second edition, this volume examines their 22 movie team-ups, with critical commentary, complete cast and credits, production information, details on cinematography and make-up, exhibition history and box-office figures. A wealth of background about Hammer, Amicus and other production companies is provided, along with more than 100 illustrations. Lee and Cushing describe particulars of their partnership in original interviews. Exclusive interviews with Robert Bloch, Hazel Court and nearly fifty other actors, directors and others who worked on the Lee-Cushing films are included.
Full Product Details
Author: Mark A. Miller ,
David J. Hogan
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 2.10cm
, Length: 25.40cm
ISBN: 9781476693453
ISBN 10: 1476693455
Pages: 408
Publication Date: 25 June 2024
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
all 22 of Lee/Cushing's collaborative films are examined, dissected, and most importantly, fairly critiqued --bare-bones.
Reviews of the first edition: a model of research and presentation...not just an excellent film book...it's an excellent book, period --Filmfax all 22 of Lee/Cushing's collaborative films are examined, dissected, and most importantly, fairly critiqued --bare-bones. marvelous --Video Watchdog Covers a lot of ground, but Miller does it with such purpose and charm that it's impossible to get bored reading this book --Psychobabble
"Covers a lot of ground, but Miller does it with such purpose and charm that it's impossible to get bored reading this book""—Psychobabble ""A comprehensive, appreciative analysis of Lee and Cushing's 22 collaborations…a thought-provoking read engagingly written and filled with wry surprises.""—Video Scope Reviews of the first edition: ""a model of research and presentation...not just an excellent film book...it's an excellent book, period""—Filmfax ""marvelous""—Video Watchdog ""all 22 of Lee/Cushing's collaborative films are examined, dissected, and most importantly, fairly critiqued""—bare•bones. ""A comprehensive, appreciative analysis of Lee and Cushing's 22 collaborations…a thought-provoking read engagingly written and filled with wry surprises.""—Video Scope"
Author Information
The late Mark A. Miller (1956–2014) wrote for many periodicals, including Filmfax and Shivers. He taught English in Gahanna, Ohio. David J. Hogan has written reviews and features for Filmfax, Outré, Moviegoer, Photon, Cinefantastique and other film magazines. He lives in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
