Midnight Queens
80s Horror Movies Written and Directed by Women
Published on 7. November 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
24 pages
978-1-64841-636-1 (ISBN)
Description
A full-throated celebration of the heyday of pulp horror moviemaking, featuring a must-watch checklist of gory and glorious creations by women writers and directors. Emma Alice Johnson directs her critical acumen and fan's enthusiasm on her favorite era of scary movies, when women behind the lens and onscreen brought a unique, (sometimes inadvertently) feminist approach to horror, subverting familiar tropes and developing unique stories. Complete with helpful hints about where to find these flicks, this zine will have you diving into the wild world of '80s horror, from Assault of the Killer Bimbos to Zombie High.
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
204 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64841-636-1 (9781648416361)
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Person
Emma Alice Johnson grows wildflowers and writes. She lives on a farm dedicated to conservation of native plants and endangered insects. She has released a number of zines, chapbooks, micro press, and art press novellas. Her short fiction has appeared in more than 75 publications, including Dark Matter Presents Human Monsters, The Dark, Dark Discoveries, and other dark places. When she isn't planting or writing, she can be found running through the woods with her pet pig, singing to her chickens, lifting weights, watching B-movies, or reading while snuggled with her cat. Learn more at http: //www.freaktension.com.