Overview

From the 1950s through the 1970s, disaster films were among the most popular on any genre. Audiences loved the thrill and spectacle of these movies, many of which were quite glamorous for their time. Many disaster films were derided by critics, but yielded tremendous box office receipts and became audience favorites and cult classics. Others launched careers of many who would go on to produce, direct, or star in some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters. The genre was popular worldwide, inspiring filmmakers in Japan, England, Italy, Canada, Germany, Croatia, and other nations to follow suit. The Golden Age of Disaster Films is a guide to disaster films of this golden age of sinking ships, burning buildings, massive earthquakes, outbreaks of animal madness, and viral pandemics. Featuring over 40 interviews with actors, actresses, producers, stuntmen, special effects artists, and others who worked on these films, as well as vintage photos, lobby cards, and production stills, The Golden Age of Disaster Films is a fascinating look into the often overlooked genre of disaster cinema.

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Havert effortlessly and enthusiastically details these films--on TV and in feature films--over three decades. With films from the fifties, sixties and seventies, this book easily became my new best film guide. It's my companion for recalling those greats I've watched over the years and a great reference book for future watches. ...stunning collection of visual movie memorabilia...I must admit to squealing with delight at this material with previously unseen treats such as visual information gleaned from press kits, publicity stills, film call sheets and teaser advertisements. ...So I implore you to discover Havert's book which has an avalanche of good and so good its bad movies from the big and wee screen...I personally hope this book will be followed one day with a sequel, as he continues his adventure with the films from the decades that followed making another book to remember. --Realweegiemidget Reviews

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Nik Havert is a police detective, writer, radio DJ, horror host and martial arts instructor from Nappanee, Indiana. He has self-published dozens of comics books and his fiction work has been published in multiple short story anthologies.

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