The horror film is the most resilient of all movie genres. It has endured for decades by changing with the times. It is an art form that has always catered to our deepest, darkest fears. Since the first edition of 'Horror Holocaust' published in 1986, there has been lots of blood beneath the bridge and it is now time for cult writer Chas. Balun to spill more critical ink! This is an updated version of the earlier book that will thrill any horror movie fan! More than just another average horror movie book, it is a stimulating explosion of fascinating facts, graphic stills and witty surmise researched and written by leading horror movie authority. This new book examines forty years of the darkest and most shocking horror movies ever produced with scrutinising detail through the eyes of both critic and a fan. Each blood-splattered page is loaded with details and information regarding hundreds of shocking fright films that have pushed the limitations over the past 4 decades. Complete with index and extensive filmography and over 150 blood-drenched movie illustrations from the cinema's most wicked horror films, the book also serves as a great reference guide that any horror movie connoisseur should have in their library.