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The Dead That Walk offers a comprehensive study of classic horror characters and their evolution on screen. Drawing on the author’s expertise in film encyclopedias, the book examines vampires, mummies, and other monsters, placing them within the broader context of horror cinema. Illustrations include over a hundred photographs, lost screenplay sequences, and passages from source novels, providing readers with a rich visual and textual companion to the analysis.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Halliwell, Leslie.
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