{"product_id":"jhorror-isbn-9781932234084","title":"J-Horror","description":"Navigating the numerous versions released in the U.S. and Japan of \u003ci\u003eThe Ring, The Grudge, Tomie \u003c\/i\u003eand other films and sorting out the finest output of legends like Takashi Miike is an intimidating task. \u003ci\u003eJ-Horror\u003c\/i\u003e breaks down each and every franchise, from the narrative to the talent behind the screen and other trivia, for a greater understanding and appreciation of the genre. Learn about the influence Japanese folklore and ghost stories had on J-Horror, and the influence of J-Horror on American cinema. Just don't forget your copy on the way to the video store!\"David Kalat’s writing style is easy to follow and well-paced. With very little knowledge of or interest in horror films, I initially thought this was going to be a difficult read. I needn’t have worried...\" - \u003ci\u003ePopCultureShock \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The resulting critical eye and even handed explorations of the artistic, cultural, and economic context for works popularized by the explosion in interest in The Ring presents a convincing case for developing an respect for the aesthetic and the minds behind it. \" - \u003ci\u003eAin't it cool News \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Thanks to Kalat, I know that I'll be haunting the video store, clutching my already crumpled, scribbled list.\" --Fangoria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Kalat doesn't pander to fanboys here; he looks at the phenomenon of Japanese-style horror movies in an objective light. Highly recommended.\" --Popculture Shock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Kalat's prose is a pleasure to read. A very detailed and balanced account warmly recommended to all film fans.\" --Japan Navigator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A very rich and thorough treatment of the history, details, trends and people behind exemplar films of this genre. I can in fact wholly recommend this book to anyone even slightly interested.\" --SaruDama\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eDavid Kalat is the author of indispensable books on film and television history, including \u003ci\u003eThe Strange Case of Dr. Mabuse, Homicide: Life on the Streets: The Unofficial Companion\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Critical History\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Filmography of Toho Godzilla Series.\u003c\/i\u003e He regularly writes for \u003ci\u003eScarlet Street\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFilmfax \u003c\/i\u003eand is the president of the oldest independent DVD label in the industry, All Day Entertainment.","brand":"Vertical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303125176549,"sku":"NP9781932234084","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781932234084.jpg?v=1767730293","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/jhorror-isbn-9781932234084","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}