Massively popular around the world, American exploitation movies added immensely to the richness of the nation’s cinema.Built on five years of research, Nightmare USA explores the development of America’s subterranean horror film industry, spotlighting some of the wildest films imaginable from an era unchecked by censorship or ‘good taste.’ Ranging from cult favourites like I Drink Your Blood to stylish mind-benders like Messiah of Evil and shockers like Don’t Go in the House, Nightmare USA goes where no other in-depth study has gone before, revealing the fascinating true stories behind classics and obscurities alike. Luridly titled wonders like The Headless Eyes, Scream Bloody Murder and Hitch Hike to Hell were everywhere, from the drive-ins of Texas to the grindhouses of New York. With censorship relaxed, and the gate to excess wide open, horror offered a vibrant alternative to the mainstream of American cinema. That’s because, between 19, American Exploitation movies went berserk. Running to 528 large-format pages, Nightmare USA is a veritable encyclopedia of grindhouse cinema – it’s one of the most acclaimed genre film books ever published, and after having Sold Out three times over already, it’s finally back in print!From Quentin Tarantino (Kill Bill) to Eli Roth (Hostel), the young guns of modern Hollywood just can’t get enough of that exploitation film high.
The Untold Story of the Exploitation Independents
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