This book has been great for reconnecting to older, almost-forgotten movies. I recommend this for anyone who is always on the lookout for a creepy film. A fun read as well as informative. ( )

I received this book as part of the LibraryThing Early Readers program - my apologies for taking so long to review - the book is really packed with information and I wanted to give it a good read. If you're a fan of 60's horror and sf movies, this guide has more information than you'll find elsewhere. I skimmed some sections to others had me avidly reading - there's much to garner from this very informative volume. Seems most readers have beaten me to the many aspects, so I wont carry on too long. If you're looking for a good 60's shock/horror guide, order this one. Also, kudos to McFarland who unabashedly publishes the obscure subject as real books. ( )

This great reference book has stayed on the coffee table in front of the TV since the day it arrived in the mail, not out of neglect, but rather the opposite; it has been constantly flicked through and read.

The opening chapters on the history of horror movies in the sixties is not only a fascinating look at the genre's development, but places it in a social and political cultural context that I hadn't seen addressed before. That in itself makes the book an essential read for any student of pop-culture.

The movie listings that make up the majority of the book are just as fascinating and entertaining, even if I don't always agree with the authors' perspectives. I did find some of the choices for inclusion a little strange and would argue that many of the science fiction movies included don't fall into the "horror" genre - but that's a personal choice, and its better that the book suffers from over-inclusion rather than the opposite.

Overall an impressive and entertaining reference. ( )

This is a detailed filmography of horror cinema from the 1960s. The first chapter is an interesting essay on the decade and how it influenced horror movies. The authors discuss social and policitcal events and links them to the rise in more violent and sexual movies. When times are troubled, as they were during the Great Depression of the 1930s, horror cinema thrives. This was also a time between the movie production code and the movie rating system we have today. Film makers pushed the envelope presenting more thrilling and gastly content. Many doors were also opened to foreign film makers at this time. Horror movies from Mexico, Spain and Italy started to pour into the theaters.

The next chapter details films that were released during the 1960s in alphbetical order. The title, year of release, alternate titles, director, producer, and cast are listed at the beginning of each entry. Next the authors include a review and any production backround that is available. The last chapter is much the same only the fims contained here were produced in the 1960s, but not released until the 1970s. Over 600 films are listed in this book.

This is a great reference book. I have already used it to pick out movies to watch on-demand. It is also an engrossing read. I don't suggest reading the book cover to cover, but thumbing through it you are sure to find amusing titles such as "Hercules Against the Moon Men" or "Picture Mommy Dead." ( )

This is a fantastic book that should be on every movie buff/horror lover's shelf. The book starts out with an overview of the decade, what was happening in the world--politically, pop culture-wise, the overall group think of the times. THis section is thought-provoking and a definite conversation starter.

The movie section is a very comprehensive look at this genre of cinema during the 60s and was a definite romp down memory lane for me. Even though I was a child, I remember many of these movies. I love the humor that is included in each movie synopsis. Generally, nonfiction reference material tends to be comprehensive, but dry and dull. The humor and insights of the writers really pulled me along with this book, I was anxious to read the next entry.

I also like the section in the back, More Movies, because as I was reading, a movie description would remind me of another movie and I would think, hey, why wasn't that included? But, 9 times out of 10, it was in the More Movies section.

My only complaint with this book is, I wish every single entry had a poster or still from the movie to look at and I wish they were in color where possible! This is an amazing book, a definite keeper, (it would make a fabulous Christmas gift) and a nice companion piece to my other favorite book that looks at horror movies and the like--Danse Macabre by Stephen King. ( )