The Evolution of Horror
A Terrifying Guide to Horror Movie History
$47.49
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
27 October 2026
Summary
Discover the terrifying history of horror cinema in this wickedly entertaining guide.
Adapted from the acclaimed podcast, The Evolution of Horror takes a deep dive into the history of cinema’s darkest genre. Covering everything from silent films to modern masterpieces, author Mike Muncer breaks down eight key horror subgenres - including vampires, slashers, zombies and ghost stories - to explore the tropes, motifs, historical context and psychology behind why…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781035427918 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1035427915 |
| Author: | Mike Muncer, Reece Shearsmith |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Welbeck |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 27 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 820g |
| Dimensions: | 240mm x 192mm x 24mm |
About The Author
Mike Muncer
Mike Muncer is a London-based podcaster, presenter, journalist, producer, editor and creator and host of the award-winning The Evolution of Horror podcast.
He produced Film 2018 with Claudia Winkleman for several years as well as the Inside Cinema video series, both for the BBC, and has also worked as for outlets such as the BFI, MTV and Little White Lies.
In 2017 Mike launched The Evolution of Horror podcast, which began as a passion project and hobby, but slowly grew a life of its own to become the most successful UK horror cinema and ‘Film History’ podcast. By 2021 EOH became Mike’s full time job and had expanded to include spin-off podcasts, live events, screening tours and videos.
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