{"product_id":"a-scary-little-christmas-matthew-c-dupe-9781476679990","title":"A Scary Little Christmas: A History of Yuletide Horror Films, 1972-2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e Controversial yet beloved among audiences, Christmas-themed horror movies emerged in the early 1970s and gained a notorious reputation with \u003ci\u003eSilent Night, Deadly Night\u003c\/i\u003e (1984), depicting Santa as an ax-wielding maniac. Some parents and conservative groups condemned the film, while others embraced the portrayal of Yuletide as a backdrop for fear and dread. Drawing on interviews with directors, producers, special effects artists, photographers and actors, this book celebrates the sordid, colorful history of the Christmas horror subgenre. Psycho Santa films such as \u003ci\u003eChristmas Evil\u003c\/i\u003e (1980) and \u003ci\u003e3615 code Pere Noel\u003c\/i\u003e (1989) are examined, along with \"Yule-Die\" slashers like \u003ci\u003eThe Dorm that Dripped Blood\u003c\/i\u003e (1982), \u003ci\u003eBlack Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e (1974) and \u003ci\u003eSilent Night, Bloody Night\u003c\/i\u003e (1972). Commercial successes like \u003ci\u003eGremlins\u003c\/i\u003e (1984) and \u003ci\u003eRare Exports: A Christmas Tale\u003c\/i\u003e (2010) are covered, as well as more recent releases such as \u003ci\u003eBetter Watch Out\u003c\/i\u003e (2016), \u003ci\u003eRed Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e (2016) and \u003ci\u003eDeathcember\u003c\/i\u003e (2019). Rare photographs, promotional materials and an annotated filmography are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Matthew C. Dup馥\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1476679991\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781476679990\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/17\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 370\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 6.90w x 1.00d","brand":"Matthew C. Dup馥","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44059077771519,"sku":"9781476679990","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a3fbcc8d-272f-433e-9234-eaf7b4b81344.jpg?v=1685056105","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-scary-little-christmas-matthew-c-dupe-9781476679990","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}