A new book explores the work of masterful horror writer/director Tobe Hooper. You know the work of Tobe Hooper. Even if you've never personally watched Leatherface wreak havoc upon a group of unwitting young people passing through rural Texas, you have witnessed Hooper's contributions to the horror genre, slashers, and gore effects in all the movies that came after The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The film is one of my favorite works of horror. It was one of the first films I watched that made me feel the bleakness and fear of the situation the characters were in, but also made me realize the potential for color and light in horror. It's so gosh-darn beautiful, and sunny for almost the entire runtime. It's a gorgeously shot film, which only adds to the discomfort of watching the violence unfold onscreen. If there's anything else I love, it's a niche film book, especially ones about horror as a genre or my favorite horror filmmakers. One I enjoyed recently is American Twilight: The Cinema of Tobe Hooper, which delves into the filmmaker as well as the context of his films. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 29 October, 2021