The Ghastly McNastys: Raiders of the Lost Shark
The Ghastly McNastys: Raiders of the Lost Shark

Author: Lyn Gardner

Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd

Published: 2015-08-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1771385782

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The Ghastly McNasty pirate twins are close to finding the long-lost treasure rumored to be buried in Little Snoring Castle. Lucky for them, they’re not the only pirates in town — Little Snoring villagers sport cutlasses and eye patches, hoping to be hired as extras for the pirate movie being filmed at the castle. Posing as actors is the perfect cover for a couple of ghastly pirates trying to sneak into the castle … until best friends Hetty and Tat spy the duo. Can the kids outwit the nitwits? It’s another wacky McNasty adventure but with 100% more sharks!

Shark Week 2
Shark Week 2

Author: Steve Hutchison

Publisher: Tales of Terror

Published: 2023-02-23

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1778870074

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Nothing puts a smile on a shark’s face like Shark Week. Getting your leg bitten off is trendier than getting a tattoo, nowadays. It makes a great story to tell and you can even make a movie about it. When they are not exploring space, growing five additional heads, or traveling by means of tornadoes, sharks are busy getting turned into robots, lava, sand, ice, or ghosts. Sharks are our friends, except when they’re hungry, which they usually are. If you show signs of weakness or hostility, you will be attacked. If you bleed, you will be attacked. Shark Week is the time of the year when you do not want to be swimming with sharks. In this second edition of Shark Week, I review 78 shark movies and rank them from pathetic to great. Watch them in order; they will only get better!

Shark Week
Shark Week

Author: Steve Hutchison

Publisher: Tales of Terror

Published: 2023-02-23

Total Pages: 133

ISBN-13: 1778870384

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Sharks can be giant, mutated, metallic, or prehistoric. Some of them live in tornadoes, some in the snow. Sharks are our friends, except when they’re hungry, which they usually are. If you show signs of weakness or aggression, you will be attacked. If you bleed, you will be attacked. Shark Week is the time of the year when you do not want to be swimming with sharks. In this book, I review 64 shark movies ranked from worst to decent. If you watch them in order, they will only get better.

Cult Film as a Guide to Life
Cult Film as a Guide to Life

Author: I.Q. Hunter

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2016-09-08

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1623565103

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Cult Film as a Guide to Life investigates the world and experience of cult films, from well-loved classics to the worst movies ever made. Including comprehensive studies of cult phenomena such as trash films, exploitation versions, cult adaptations, and case studies of movies as different as Showgirls, Room 237 and The Lord of the G-Strings, this lively, provocative and original book shows why cult films may just be the perfect guide to making sense of the contemporary world. Using his expertise in two fields, I.Q. Hunter also explores the important overlap between cult film and adaptation studies. He argues that adaptation studies could learn a great deal from cult and fan studies about the importance of audiences' emotional investment not only in texts but also in the relationships between them, and how such bonds of caring are structured over time. The book's emergent theme is cult film as lived experience. With reference mostly to American cinema, Hunter explores how cultists, with their powerful emotional investment in films, care for them over time and across numerous intertexts in relationships of memory, nostalgia and anticipation.

The Jaws Book
The Jaws Book

Author: I.Q. Hunter

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2020-09-17

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 1501347535

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After 45 years, Steven Spielberg's Jaws remains the definitive summer blockbuster, a cultural phenomenon with a fierce and dedicated fan base. The Jaws Book: New Perspectives on the Classic Summer Blockbuster is an exciting illustrated collection of new critical essays that offers the first detailed and comprehensive overview of the film's significant place in cinema history. Bringing together established and young scholars, the book includes contributions from leading international writers on popular cinema including Murray Pomerance, Peter Krämer, Sheldon Hall, Nigel Morris and Linda Ruth Williams, and covers such diverse topics as the film's release, reception and canonicity; its representation of masculinity and children; the use of landscape and the ocean; its status as a western; sequels and fan-edits; and its galvanizing impact on the horror film, action movie and contemporary Hollywood itself.

The Ghastly McNastys: Fright in the Night
The Ghastly McNastys: Fright in the Night

Author: Lyn Gardner

Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd

Published: 2016-04-01

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 1771381302

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Just when the inhabitants of Little Snoring think they've seen the last of Gruesome and Grisly McNasty, the pirate twins unexpectedly --- and very disgustingly --- find themselves on the deck of The Good Hope. The nasty pair quickly casts out the ship's crew, commandeers the vessel and sets sail once again to Little Snoring, in search of Captain Syd's lost treasure. It's up to two local kids, Tat and Hetty, to devise a clever trap to lure the witless duo to their capture. But when things go awry, Tat and Hetty become the captives instead. Are the friends doomed to a dastardly death at sea? Perfect for beginning readers who love an outrageous and fast-moving story, the Ghastly McNasty series offers a lively blend of clever illustrations, slapstick comedy and toilet humor. With playful asides, odd characters and, of course, nasty pirates, this last book is a goofy, over-the-top and irresistibly fun end to the series.

The Ghastly McNastys: The Lost Treasure of Little Snoring
The Ghastly McNastys: The Lost Treasure of Little Snoring

Author: Lyn Gardner

Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd

Published: 2015-04-01

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1771381469

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The Ghastly McNasty twins are the ghastliest, nastiest pirates ever to sail the seven seas, and they have invaded the town of Little Snoring in their hunt for treasure. But best friends Hetty and Tat are determined to stop them. The clever kids must deal with the Big, Scary, Very Dark, Dense Forest Where No One In Their Right Mind Would Want To Go, poisonous fudge and other nasty obstacles on their quest. Who will find the treasure first?

128 Feel-Good Movies
128 Feel-Good Movies

Author: Steve Hutchison

Publisher: Tales of Terror

Published: 2023-03-04

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 1778871402

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Feel-good movies are movies that present people and life in a way that makes the audience feel happy and optimistic. In this edition of Trends of Terror, film critic Steve Hutchison reviews 128 feel-good movies and ranks them. How many have you seen?

The Worst Horror Movies 2
The Worst Horror Movies 2

Author: Steve Hutchison

Publisher: Tales of Terror

Published: 2023-03-04

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1778871364

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In this book, film critic Steve Hutchison presents 113 of the worst horror movies ever made. Each article contains a rating, a synopsis, and a review. The films are ranked according to the sum of eight ratings. How many have you seen?

Studying Horror Movies: Subgenres (2022)
Studying Horror Movies: Subgenres (2022)

Author: Steve Hutchison

Publisher: Tales of Terror

Published: 2023-04-06

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 1778871917

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Film critic Steve Hutchison breaks down 33 subgenres from 2782 horror movies reviewed, rated, ranked, and classified. Subgenre spreads include the four top-ranking films in each category, their average star rating, the subgenre’s relative frequency in the genre, a list of the 10 simplest films, and a list of the 10 most complex ones. This book offers a unique perspective on horror cinema whether you’re looking for niched films to watch, film data for research, or writing inspiration.