# The Evolution of Horror

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- Authors: [Mike Muncer](https://www.bookquiver.com/mike-muncer)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2026-07-16

## Description

Discover the terrifying history of horror cinema in this wickedly entertaining guide. Adapted from the acclaimed podcast, The Evolution of Horror takes a deep dive into the history of cinema's darkest genre. Covering everything from silent films to modern masterpieces, author Mike Muncer breaks down eight key horror subgenres - including vampires, slashers, zombies and ghost stories - to explore the tropes, motifs, historical context and psychology behind why certain stories scare us so much. Each chapter includes reviews of a host of major movies and cult classics, from Psycho to Sinners, plus a guide to the hallmarks of the subgenre and the legendary filmmakers who have mastered it. Stylishly illustrated throughout with stills, posters and stunning artworks by artist Mike Lee-Graham, this is a must-read guide to the eclectic, enthralling and deliciously macabre world of horror.

## Editions

### The Evolution of Horror

- Publisher: welbeck
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-10-3542-792-5
- Published: 2026-07-16
- Language: en_GB

### The Evolution of Horror

- Publisher: welbeck
- ISBN: 978-10-3542-791-8
- Pages: 1
- Published: 2026-07-16
- Language: en_GB