Book of the Day: The Horror Show
From the publisher: "Packed with behind-the-scenes snapshots, costume sketches, special effects designs, iconic props, and much more, The Horror Show honors horror as one of the most emotionally resonant and innovative types of filmmaking. With six themed sections—Gothic, Psychological, Science, Slasher, Religion and Ghosts—each chapter invites readers into its own setting and explores themes of representations, identity, sexuality, and ability. Including a preface by actor Willem Dafoe and an afterword from filmmaker Osgood Perkins, The Horror Show encourages readers to recognize themselves within horror’s familiar tropes, challenge their assumptions, and understand the cultural power of horror. From Dracula (1931) and Frankenstein (1931) to The Substance (2024) and Sinners (2025), this catalogue offers a comprehensive and extensive look at horror movies." Book of the day. (Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 2026)