10 Books That Make Great Gifts For Fans Of Horror Movies

10 Books That Make Great Gifts For Fans Of Horror Movies

Horror movies like Dracula and IT are going to be watched on repeat for Halloween, so why not buy some of the best art, and history books for fans too

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Halloween season is upon us, and now, more than ever, horror fans are turning to new hits and classic tales, since there is nothing like a good scary movie.

While these people are shopping for Halloween costumes, new DVDs, candy and popcorn to eat while watching them and decorations that are as creepy as some of these stories, they should not forget about books like the following… They are inspired by horror movies. They are based on them. They are full of iconic characters and scenes. And they would make great additions to the eerie collections horror fans already have.

10 Monsters in the Movies: 100 Years of Cinematic Nightmares

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Some of the best scary movies are so memorable due to the monsters in them, and this book is all about that. Monsters in the Movies: 100 Years of Cinematic Nightmares goes over the special effects that are used when designing characters such as strange ones in low-budget films to popular ones in the most well-known horror flicks.

This item contains insights on filmmaking, interviews with monster makers, details on the history of these creatures, behind-the-scenes secrets and over 1,000 movie stills and posters.

9 The Art of Horror Movies: An Illustrated History

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Another book that focuses on the horror movie industry is The Art of Horror Movies: An Illustrated History. It goes over the development of this fascinating world, from its inception and up to today. It celebrates the actors, filmmakers and artists who helped to make some of the best scary flicks out there.

It is full of commentary and more than 600 images, such as those seen on and in horror posters, ads, books and sketches. And it is a guide that any true fan of this genre needs to own, as it has useful info and as it makes a great coffee table book and conversation starter.

8 101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die

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There are so many creepy movies out there, and this next book goes over the ones that must be seen. There are gothic classics like Dracula and ones like Dawn of the Dead and 28 Days Later that are all about zombies.

There are ones that feature creatures, such as The Howling, as well as slasher films like Nightmare on Elm Street. There are foreign films, from places like Japan and Russia, and there are those that feature serial killers like The Silence of the Lambs. And the top 101 of them are all listed out here, ready to be watched and rewatched.

7 The Definitive Guide to Horror Movies: 365 Films to Scare You to Death

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After getting started on watching the 101 films that are mentioned up above, horror fans can also read about 365 of them… The Definitive Guide to Horror Movies: 365 Films to Scare You to Death dives deep into this genre, going over hits and lesser-known films.

For each movie, as well as for some television shows and novels, this book has a critique and some images. In fact, some of the most creepy film scenes ever are in this book, and it covers them decade by decade!

6 Horror Movie Crossword Book 1st Edition

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Another way for people who like this genre to celebrate it even more is with crosswords, and the Horror Movie Crossword Book 1st Edition has 50 different crossword puzzles in it.

These can provide tons of entertainment for fans of all ages, and the best part is that the puzzles are inspired by well-known flicks, such as Halloween, Friday the 13th, Psycho, Alien, Gremlins, The Conjuring, Night of the Living Dead, Hellraiser, Scream, The Exorcist, Jaws, Creepshow and The Evil Dead. People will love this creepy challenge, which provides a good way to exercise the brain and think back to some awesome films.

5 Decades of Terror 2019: 1980’s Horror Movies

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As mentioned, there are a great deal of scary flicks out there, but during the ‘80s, some of the most iconic ones came out, which is why this book exists… Decades of Terror 2019: 1980’s Horror Movies has reviews for 100 different horror films from this decade, so there is an analysis, a synopsis and a rating.

Plus, all 100 of the movies are ranked from best to worst, so fans and their friends will have a blast seeing if they agree with the scores, comparing who has seen the most and coming up with their own ratings and critiques of these stories.

4 Handbook For The Recently Deceased

Here is a very interesting book: It looks like it is the Handbook For The Recently Deceased, but it is actually a blank paperback journal that looks like the one from Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice.

While Beetlejuice is not really a horror film, it is a classic one that people who are into creepy stories have enjoyed for years and years. And owning a prop-like product that is inspired by this famous movie would be super cool, so feel free to stock up, since this would make a great gift, too!

3 Stephen King at the Movies: A Complete History of the Film and Television Adaptations from the Master of Horror

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Another well-known scary storyteller is Stephen King, who has had over 60 movies and 30 TV shows be made that were based on his writing. All of his fans will surely love reading all of the analysis, interviews and behind-the-scenes details on works such as Carrie, Salem’s Lot, The Shining, Cujo, Stand By Me, Misery, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, Castle Rock, Pet Sematary, It and Doctor Sleep.

This book, Stephen King at the Movies: A Complete History of the Film and Television Adaptations from the Master of Horror, is a very detailed account of King’s films and shows, and it even takes remakes and reboots into consideration.

2 Horror Movie A Day: The Book

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Once upon a time, Brian Collins decided to watch and review a different horror film every day. He did this for more than six years, which means that he has reviews of around 2,500 scary movies.

After all of that, he selected some of these flicks, and now, 365 of them can be found in Horror Movie A Day: The Book; there is a movie for every day of the year, it is all divided up into months, and each month has a theme, along with a list of movies to watch, based on that theme!

1 Beasts of Horror: A Coloring Book Filled With The Most Evil Villains & Monsters From Horror

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Last but not least, those who love the horror genre will also love coloring the monsters and creatures from this genre!

The things, the killers, the clowns, the vampires and the classic characters like Freddy, Jason and the Demogorgon can all be seen in this coloring book, which is called Beasts of Horror: A Coloring Book Filled With The Most Evil Villains & Monsters From Horror. It features hand-drawn images, it is 8.5 x 11 inches, and it is inspired by/based on films, literature and television shows.

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