Cannibal Holocaust is widely acclaimed as being one of the greatest horror movies of all time; indeed this hugely influential film is so devastatingly effective that it is often wrongly accused of being a Snuff movie. This book is the fully authorised guide to the amazing films of Ruggero Deodato, whose notorious masterpiece Cannibal Holocaust is analysed in depth along with all his other movies, which include Waves of Lust, Cut and Run, Last Cannibal World, Phantom of Death, The Barbarians, Bodycount, Dial: Help, House on the Edge of the Park, The Atlantis Interceptors and Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man. With a career-spanning interview, a detailed filmography, reviews of all his movies and a stunning selection of stills, ad-mats, rare poster artwork and never previously published behind the scenes photographs selected from Ruggero Deodato's personal collection, this book is the definitive reference work on one of Italy's most accomplished horror film directors. First book ever to deal comprehensively with Deodato.His masterpiece Cannibal Holocaust is the most notorious horror movie ever made; banned everywhere; massive cult following.Unprecedented array of amazing, previously unseen archival images including full-colour reproductions of international poster artwork.Features the first ever English-language career-length Deodato interview in print anywhere.Full filmography and detailed credits mean this book has great value as a reference source for all students of serious transgressive cinema.Fully authorised by Deodato.This book is the first publication in the FAB Press 'directors series'. |
