Monster Rally Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Monster Rally
Book Review: Monster Reader
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great read for anyone interested in science fiction or horror film. Each chapter is concise and on topic with each chapter varying from general topics like aliens and zombies to specific subjects like directors and serial killers. Overall it was very well thoughout and writen.Book Review: Monster fans, rally around this book
Summary: 5 Stars
Monster Rally is a fun and quirky cellabration of all things horror created by former monster zine and mag writers. The charm of this book is that it reads like a 2 A.M. roundtable at the University Diner after a midnight screening of Eraserhead without crossing the line into unbrideled fanboy enthusiasem. The highest complament I can give this book is that after reading the chapter on 50s' monster-maker Paul Blaisdell, I dug out from my video collection Invasion of the Saucermen and She Creature for a Friday night double feature.
Book Review: Monsters abound
Summary: 5 Stars
I have always enjoyed a good monster flick, and recently I have started collecting books on the subject. MONSTER RALLY rates high in my collection. Not as scholarly as a book written by Gregory Mank, my favorite author on the subject, but much more enjoyable with its "free flowing" associations and offbeat selections. It is a book written by fans for fans.Book Review: Outstanding Cult Film Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
It is nice to read a book about cult films written by people who are passionate about the subject. These guys obviously love films. You can tell they eat, breath, and sleep movies, and if you give them even half a chance to preach or rant about them, watch out! I mean, twelve (hilarious and insightful) pages devoted to ranting about how bad Peter Jackson's King Kong was, and a whole chapter linking Barnabas Collins from Dark Shadows to H.P. Lovecraft and Buffy the Vampire Slayer? These guys aren't kidding around! I can't wait to see the next book, because it is obvious that these people still have a lot more to say!Book Review: R.I.P. 4SJ
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought Monster Rally and a few other horror film books after the death of Forrest (4SJ) J Ackerman. Famous Monsters magazine was a big influence on me growing up in the 60s and I wanted to recapture some of that childhood magic. Although this book sports a cover similar to FM the articles are more insightful but still have that FM "fun" energy ot it. Monster Rally is sure to please any, say Bob Burns would say, "Monster Kid."