There is nothing better than curling up with a blanket and a good read when the weather turns colder. Fans of horror movies will rejoice at the time of year as more are available thanks to Halloween. But what happens if you combine a love of good book and horror movies? You get: The Ultimate Book of Movie Monsters!
Featuring over 100 of the greatest movie monsters from almost a century of cinema history, this book will delight horror fans! With a collection of monsters from horror, science fiction, comedy, B-movies and children’s animation, will your favourite be included?
Read on for more details and don’t miss your chance to win a copy of the book in our giveaway!
Book Review of The Ultimate Book Of Movie Monsters
Written by Christopher Carton and published by Pen and Sword books, the hardback book features some of the most iconic and obscure monsters we may love… or not!
With over 150 full colour images of monsters, the book reads like a very detailed movie monsters Top Trumps! Featuring film facts of each character, alongside their strengths and weaknesses. It’s certainly always handy to know their weaknesses!
The hair raising content, laid out in a handy index at the front of the book includes:
- Vicious Vampires
- The Undead
- Colossal Beasts
- Ghastly Ghouls
- Best of B-Movies
- Death from the Depths
- Terror from Above
- Cursed Calamities
- Fantasy Fiends… and Friends?
- Cinematic Classics
Are Movie Monsters Misunderstood?
Who Is The Scariest Movie Monster?
Now, I have to admit I am not a fan of horror movies, Jaws saw to that back in the day and now I have a life long fear of the sea. Surely the scariest movie monster is subjective? It all comes down to personal preference, feelings and opinions.
Some may think that the 1975 adaptation of a terrifying, man-eating, great white shark is unrealistic due to the props used in the film. However, a beast of a great white shark is more realistic to me than a vampire! Vampires are featured at the beginning of the book, with a indepth look at the most iconic vampire ever, Dracula!
Not all movie monsters are scary though, some can be cute and loveable, as we all found out with the film Monsters, Inc. However, Sully and Mike do have their own space in the book. So who is your scariest movie monster ever?
The Strengths Of The Book
The strength of the book is bringing all movie monsters together in one book for both casual reference and for viewers who want to search for movies they haven’t seen yet. It is a handy resource to remind you of films long forgotten, or highlight sequels you were not aware of.
The cover is reflective of the book and makes it a fabulous coffee table feature. At 216 pages, it isn’t lengthy, with the easy navigation enabling the reader to pick up and put down whenever they see fit. More of a reference book, there is no one-way navigation, making it ideal for those who are short on free-time.
At 216 pages, it isn’t lengthy, with the easy
About The Author – Christopher Carton
From the book’s acknowledgement page, it’s clear to see Christopher has a life long passion of horror movies that is shared with his family. This passion runs throughout the book as he highlights some of the greatest movie monsters of all time and some that we have yet to discover.
There may well be films mentioned in the book that you have yet to watch, with the monster descriptions written well, enticing you to find out more. It will also help you choose films to avoid in the future!
Christopher has also written A Guide to Video Game Movies, which is also available from Pen and Sword Books, priced at £30.
Final Thoughts On The Ultimate Book Of Movie Monsters
The Ultimate Book of Movie Monsters is a great book for any fan of classic monsters and is currently priced at £25 from Pen and Sword Books.
Packed with easy to digest information on all of the classic monsters, as well as some lesser known creatures, it really is a fun read. From Godzilla, to Dracula, Freddie Krueger and Dementors from Harry Potter, will your favourite movie monster feature? If you are struggling for Christmas gift inspiration for movie fans, then this really is an ideal gift!
Recommended reading
Discover behind the scenes details and fascinating stories in the Creators of Batman book by Rik Worth.
