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    How to Survive a Horror Movie
    How to Survive a Horror Movie
    How to Survive a Horror Movie
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    How to Survive a Horror Movie

    Written by Seth Grahame-Smith

    Narrated by Johnny Heller

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    Seth Grahame-Smith delivers the definitive, essential guide to making it through a horror movie in one piece. As hilarious as it is useful (if you're trapped in a scary flick, that is), How to Survive a Horror Movie covers all the bases. Trapped in a haunted house? Check. Stalked by an evil doll? Check. Wandering aimlessly through the remains of the old world as a plague of zombies sweeps over the planet? Check. Grahame-Smith's delightfully gruesome guide is just the thing for horror buffs and anyone who's ever watched a scary movie.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateJul 29, 2011
    ISBN9781461849445

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    • 5/5
      Cool Book!

      This book would be hard to do a backstory as there really isn't one, so I am just giving out thoughts on it.

      The whole book is about what kind of scenarios you would go through if you were stuck in a horror movie and what you would have to do to survive. If you are a horror lover and you love to watch horror movies - this book is for you. Every situation that happens in horror movies good or bad is in this book. I found myself laughing a lot as there is just so many things that were funny with the survival skills needed to get through the horror movie tropes. Giving this book five "Screaming Survivor Horror Skills" stars!

      Highly Recommend!
    • 4/5
      I received this book for free from the publisher (Quirk Books) in exchange for an honest review. This was such a fun read! This book essentially makes fun of horror movies and all the cliches that come with them. For example, one of the things it says NOT to do is investigate strange things. The book explicitly states, “Investigation = mutilation” (pg. 36). Nothing good ever comes from checking something out. That’s just asking to be murdered. The book also alludes to many famous horror movies, so horror enthusiasts will have fun catching them all. The short forward/apology from Wes Craven was perfect. So on brand and a great way to kick of the book. The illustrations and the list of movie recommendations were a nice touch as well.The only critique I have is that I would have loved a concluding chapter to bring the book full circle. Or even a short paragraph stating something like, “Congratulations! If you’ve made it this far then you are one of the rare survivors of a horror movie…” I thought it was a missed opportunity and would have been the perfect place for one final joke about horror movies.Overall, if you’re a fan of horror movies or just want a fun Halloween read, then read this book!
    • 5/5
      Funny and astute survival advice for anyone who suddenly finds themselves stuck inside a horror movie.Your chances of living to the end credits depends on things like determining the budget of the movie your in, as good screenwriters and directors will make you work harder to live. You should avoid being a well-worn horror "type" like a nerd or slutty Goth chick, be smarter than an evil vehicle, and most of all, stay away from cabins in the woods. This last may be almost impossible, as filming in the woods is so economical. And babysitting is by far the worst activity to undertake if you suspect you're in a horror movie. In the chapter entitled "How To Survive A Night Of Babysitting", we find advice on such things as weighing that $7 an hour against your very likely prospect of being murdered.In the real world, babysitting is a groovy way for young people to learn responsibility (and earn a little pocket money). In the Terrorverse, it's a plot device used to kill teenagers.Babysitters are the juiciest of all slasher bait- more attractive than drunk gravediggers or horny campers.After reading this, I can't help but count off all the cliches in a movie, but it's worth it because this is a really fun read.
    • 5/5
      What would you do if you ever found yourself trapped in a horror movie? First, you must determine that you ARE in a horror movie, then determine what subgenre of horror it is (and Grahame-Smith helps with all of this). Then, he has all kinds of tips that will help you make it all the way to the end credits (then you just have to hope you don't end up in a sequel!). This was hilarious!!! I found myself smiling, giggling, laughing, and even nodding in agreement! It's a quick read. I was reading the ebook ; there were a few cartoon illustrations here and there, and I would be curious to know if they are in colour in the print book. It would have been nice to see them a bit larger, as well, but it didn't take away from the hilarity of the rest of the book! So much fun!!
    • 4/5
      Great fun all around. I'm not a horror movie fan, but have seen/heard enough to appreciate all the references. One warning: this is a PG13 rated book, with references to sex and an occasional dirty word, so use discretion when giving it to your kids to read. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because it's really too easy to make fun of the genre. When rating humor, I reserve highest rating for writers who make fun of things that are not normally funny (P.J. O'Rourke is a stellar example, and to a lesser extent Dave Barry).
    • 5/5
      This is by far one of my most favorite sardonic horror books of all time! I mean who doesn't love a good guide on the horror genre!? I know I do!This little book also packs a lot of punch with in the first few chapters. The artwork throughout the book is awesome and stands true to what is being described in each section of each chapter. I love chapter #2 the most, because it's called 'Slasher Survival School - Masks, Gloves, and Motels'. I feel that the second section called 'Surviving Summer Vacation', is the most fitting currently because it is summer. But also because who doesn't love those campy horror flicks where people go to cabins or take road trips or even sleep away camp plots and you just know how its going to turn out. But it makes you wanna go "hmm i wonder if I'm in one myself?". The good news is that this book lets you know, the bad news it if you are S.O.L. for you!Haha, anyway, this book is a MUST OWN for horror fanatics, especially of the slasher genre of the 80's, because it has everything you love and more! Seriously, you won't regret owning this book!
    • 3/5
      A fun book to read. It really ties in the ideas of some amazing horror movies and makes you laugh. It has some fun information and is tied together neatly. If you're a fan of horror movies you'll get such a kick out of this that you may find yourself referencing it as well. For me, it was a great read that made me laugh and share it with others! Fun fun fun!
    • 3/5
      Fun book about what to do in those stock horror movie situations (how to tell if you are actually in a horror movie, how to stall a psychopathic serial killer, distract a vampire, outrun a zombie, etc.) One caveat--it must be a horror movie you find yourself in and not an encounter with a real fright night creature.
    • 5/5
      Do the teachers at your school seem mysteriously unemotional? Do werewolves and zombies plague your nights? Has a murderous mental patient escaped the local maximum security sanitarium? If so, you might be stuck horror movie. Now what do you do? Find this book and read it. The rules to follow for maximum survivability in any horror genre are presented in a simple, amusing format. So grab a pen and get ready to take notes. One of the most amusing books I’ve read in a very long time. Anyone who enjoys horror films should be entertained and informed by this book and I would highly recommend it for readers who enjoy the horror genre. Anyone looking for an entertaining read on surviving the Terrorverse pick up this book. Recommended for older readers (this book is most amusing if you have actually seen some horror movies).