Art-Horror

(IP, 2023, 253 pages)

In recent years, the horror film has experienced a true renaissance. With just a few works such as The Babadook (2014), The Witch (2015), or Hereditary (2018), a new generation of directors has managed to spectacularly revive and elevate the aging horror genre. Critics were enthusiastic, using terms like elevatedintelligent, or smart to describe this newly identified subgenre of horror film…

The book was recognized by BookAuthority as one of the Best New Horror Film Books. As a leading book recommendation platform, BookAuthority ranks top books worldwide, making this recognition a great honor.

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Praise for the Book

»The focus is on the main works of both filmmakers, which Gmelch analyzes in detail, delivering some remarkable insights. For fans of these directors, the book can be considered essential.«

VIRUS Magazin (Ausgabe 110, S. 74)

»The book follows observations and anecdotes rather than the rigid constraints of academic citation, which are common in similar film publications. Art-Horror feels like it was written from fan to fan, capturing and reflecting on the work of two directors in a way that mirrors an enthusiastic discussion among cinephiles—a light-footed journey through contemporary horror culture.«

Filmbulletin (Nr. 6/22 – Nov/Dez, S. 86)

»The book offers value even for those who don’t enjoy being scared. And for those who do, it’s an absolute must-buy.«

DEADLINE (Ausgabe 96, Nov/Dez 2022, S. 33)

»Gmelch’s genre expertise and passion are evident throughout the nearly 260 pages. His analyses examine even the smallest details without overwhelming readers with overly complex sentences, jargon, or technical terms—something many similar works tend to do.«

Leipziger Volkszeitung (5. Februar 2023)

»In conclusion, Adrian Gmelch has once again delivered an outstanding non-fiction book with Art-Horror, tackling a highly specific film topic with thorough research while keeping readers engaged throughout. (…) With his two previous works, Gmelch can already be considered one of the most exciting contemporary film book authors.«

PRESSPLAY.AT (November 2022)

»An impressive book, featuring high-quality illustrations.«

Hans Helmut Prinzler (im November 2022)

»(…) a smart and highly insightful film book on one of the latest trends in horror cinema. Author Adrian Gmelch, drawing from an extensive range of sources, effectively describes and analyzes both the subgenre itself and the works of the two filmmakers—an approach that is truly convincing.«

film-rezensionen.de (Rouven Linnarz, 10. Dezember 2022)
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