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2) King Kong
Author
Series
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
c1977
Language
English
Description
Presents synopses of several films whose plots revolve around the escapades of a giant ape named King Kong.
3) The mummy
Author
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
c1981
Language
English
Description
Recounts the plots of the 1932 Boris Karloff thriller "The Mummy" and of several later films in which ancient mummies return to life.
4) Godzilla
Author
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
c1977
Language
English
Description
Presents synopses of several monster films featuring such creatures as Godzilla, Hedorah, Mothra, and Ghidrah. Also briefly describes technical aspects of these films.
5) Frankenstein
Author
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
c1977
Language
English
Description
Briefly discusses the origin of the Frankenstein legend and the portrayal of Dr. Frankenstein and his creation in films. Also presents a synopsis of the 1931 film starring Boris Karloff.
6) The Wolf man
Author
Series
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
c1977
Language
English
Description
Briefly discusses the origins of werewolf legends and the portrayal of werewolves in films. Also presents a synopsis of the 1941 film starring Lon Chaney, Jr. and the 1935 film starring Henry Hull.
8) Dracula
Author
Series
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
c1977
Language
English
Description
Briefly discusses the origins of vampire legends and the portrayal of vampires in films. Also presents a synopsis of the 1931 film starring Bela Lugosi.