Author: Matthew C. DuPée
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476679991
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
Controversial yet beloved among audiences, Christmas-themed horror movies emerged in the early 1970s and gained a notorious reputation with Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984), depicting Santa as an ax-wielding maniac. Some parents and conservative groups condemned the film, while others embraced the portrayal of Yuletide as a backdrop for fear and dread. Drawing on interviews with directors, producers, special effects artists, photographers and actors, this book celebrates the sordid, colorful history of the Christmas horror subgenre. Psycho Santa films such as Christmas Evil (1980) and 3615 code Pere Noel (1989) are examined, along with "Yule-Die" slashers like The Dorm that Dripped Blood (1982), Black Christmas (1974) and Silent Night, Bloody Night (1972). Commercial successes like Gremlins (1984) and Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) are covered, as well as more recent releases such as Better Watch Out (2016), Red Christmas (2016) and Deathcember (2019). Rare photographs, promotional materials and an annotated filmography are provided.
Santa Jaws
Author: Bridget Heos
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250861438
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
While kids write notes to Santa Claus, / Sharks line up for Santa Jaws. / They tell him all their Christmas wishes. / Santa thinks they sound delicious! With bouncy, delightful rhymes, Bridget Heos' Santa Jaws celebrates Christmas under the sea. Every year, Santa Jaws delivers presents to his fellow sharks, spreading cheer wherever he goes. Elfin sharks make toys, horn sharks trim the Christmas kelp, and cookiecutter sharks make sure Santa doesn't go hungry. Get ready for a ride on Santa's sled (pulled, of course, by hammerheads) in this joyful holiday tale!
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250861438
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
While kids write notes to Santa Claus, / Sharks line up for Santa Jaws. / They tell him all their Christmas wishes. / Santa thinks they sound delicious! With bouncy, delightful rhymes, Bridget Heos' Santa Jaws celebrates Christmas under the sea. Every year, Santa Jaws delivers presents to his fellow sharks, spreading cheer wherever he goes. Elfin sharks make toys, horn sharks trim the Christmas kelp, and cookiecutter sharks make sure Santa doesn't go hungry. Get ready for a ride on Santa's sled (pulled, of course, by hammerheads) in this joyful holiday tale!
Santa Jaws
Author: Mark Sperring
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1526632411
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Welcome to Santa's grotto, little fishes, please come in, And meet the real-life Santa Klaus, It's really, really him! Deep beneath the shimmering blue sea, it's almost Christmas Eve, and Shelly the shark is VERY excited. She puts on her Santa suit and turns her cave into a festive Christmas grotto. Then she waits for all the little fishes to come in. They seem strangely reluctant . . . But Sid the squid thinks all his Christmases have come at once! Will Sid get taken in by Shark's Santa disguise – or will he be in for a big surprise? A hilarious underwater Christmas romp from the creators of Mince Spies. This audio-enabled edition comes with a gorgeous reading by Sam Newton, along with music and sound effects.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1526632411
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Welcome to Santa's grotto, little fishes, please come in, And meet the real-life Santa Klaus, It's really, really him! Deep beneath the shimmering blue sea, it's almost Christmas Eve, and Shelly the shark is VERY excited. She puts on her Santa suit and turns her cave into a festive Christmas grotto. Then she waits for all the little fishes to come in. They seem strangely reluctant . . . But Sid the squid thinks all his Christmases have come at once! Will Sid get taken in by Shark's Santa disguise – or will he be in for a big surprise? A hilarious underwater Christmas romp from the creators of Mince Spies. This audio-enabled edition comes with a gorgeous reading by Sam Newton, along with music and sound effects.
A Scary Little Christmas
Author: Matthew C. DuPée
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476679991
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
Controversial yet beloved among audiences, Christmas-themed horror movies emerged in the early 1970s and gained a notorious reputation with Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984), depicting Santa as an ax-wielding maniac. Some parents and conservative groups condemned the film, while others embraced the portrayal of Yuletide as a backdrop for fear and dread. Drawing on interviews with directors, producers, special effects artists, photographers and actors, this book celebrates the sordid, colorful history of the Christmas horror subgenre. Psycho Santa films such as Christmas Evil (1980) and 3615 code Pere Noel (1989) are examined, along with "Yule-Die" slashers like The Dorm that Dripped Blood (1982), Black Christmas (1974) and Silent Night, Bloody Night (1972). Commercial successes like Gremlins (1984) and Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) are covered, as well as more recent releases such as Better Watch Out (2016), Red Christmas (2016) and Deathcember (2019). Rare photographs, promotional materials and an annotated filmography are provided.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476679991
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
Controversial yet beloved among audiences, Christmas-themed horror movies emerged in the early 1970s and gained a notorious reputation with Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984), depicting Santa as an ax-wielding maniac. Some parents and conservative groups condemned the film, while others embraced the portrayal of Yuletide as a backdrop for fear and dread. Drawing on interviews with directors, producers, special effects artists, photographers and actors, this book celebrates the sordid, colorful history of the Christmas horror subgenre. Psycho Santa films such as Christmas Evil (1980) and 3615 code Pere Noel (1989) are examined, along with "Yule-Die" slashers like The Dorm that Dripped Blood (1982), Black Christmas (1974) and Silent Night, Bloody Night (1972). Commercial successes like Gremlins (1984) and Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) are covered, as well as more recent releases such as Better Watch Out (2016), Red Christmas (2016) and Deathcember (2019). Rare photographs, promotional materials and an annotated filmography are provided.
Attack of the New B Movies
Author: Justin Wigard
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476648107
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Since its inception in 1992, the Sci-Fi Channel (later rebranded as SYFY) has aired more than 500 network-produced or commissioned films. Campy and prolific, the network churned out one low-budget film after another, finally finding its zenith in the 2013 release of Sharknado. With unpretentious charm and a hearty helping of commodified nostalgia, the Sharknado franchise briefly ruled the cultural consciousness and temporarily transformed SYFY's original films from cult fringe to appointment television. Naturally, the network followed up with a steady stream of sequels and spin-offs, including Lavalantula and its sequel, 2 Lava 2 Lantula! This collection of essays is the first to devote critical attention to SYFY's original film canon, both pre- and post-Sharknado. In addition to unpacking the cultural, historical and critical underpinnings of the monsters at the heart of SYFY's classic creature features, the contributors offer a variety of approaches to understanding and interrogating these films within the broader contexts of ecocriticism, monster theory, post-9/11 criticism, and neocolonialism. Providing a further entry point for future scholarship, an appendix details a thorough filmography of SYFY's original films from 1992 to 2022.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476648107
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Since its inception in 1992, the Sci-Fi Channel (later rebranded as SYFY) has aired more than 500 network-produced or commissioned films. Campy and prolific, the network churned out one low-budget film after another, finally finding its zenith in the 2013 release of Sharknado. With unpretentious charm and a hearty helping of commodified nostalgia, the Sharknado franchise briefly ruled the cultural consciousness and temporarily transformed SYFY's original films from cult fringe to appointment television. Naturally, the network followed up with a steady stream of sequels and spin-offs, including Lavalantula and its sequel, 2 Lava 2 Lantula! This collection of essays is the first to devote critical attention to SYFY's original film canon, both pre- and post-Sharknado. In addition to unpacking the cultural, historical and critical underpinnings of the monsters at the heart of SYFY's classic creature features, the contributors offer a variety of approaches to understanding and interrogating these films within the broader contexts of ecocriticism, monster theory, post-9/11 criticism, and neocolonialism. Providing a further entry point for future scholarship, an appendix details a thorough filmography of SYFY's original films from 1992 to 2022.
Santa's Book of Knowledge
Author: Santa Al Horton
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 146342406X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
Have you ever thought what the world would be like if I didn't carry that sack and make that sleigh ride each year? I know one thing; there wouldn't be a need for a Naughty and Nice list anymore. Can you imagine all those children and their sad little faces? I could never give up this cause because the children are so angelic with those bright and cheery smiles when they look at you or the presents you leave on Christmas morning. -- Santa Claus
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 146342406X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
Have you ever thought what the world would be like if I didn't carry that sack and make that sleigh ride each year? I know one thing; there wouldn't be a need for a Naughty and Nice list anymore. Can you imagine all those children and their sad little faces? I could never give up this cause because the children are so angelic with those bright and cheery smiles when they look at you or the presents you leave on Christmas morning. -- Santa Claus
Dear Santasaur
Author: Chae Strathie
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 0702300934
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Will Santa deliver to dinosaurs? Join the mighty T.Rex on a Christmas adventure in this Santa-stic tale about a little boy and his favourite dinosaur. This T.Rex-cellent tale of friendship is packed with letters and cards to read. Max and his favourite T. Rex are back with a bang in this gorgeous follow-up to DEAR DINOSAUR, and DEAR DINOSAUR: T-REX ON TOUR. Dinosaur fans will love this ROARSOME picture book full of detail and facts to discover.
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 0702300934
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Will Santa deliver to dinosaurs? Join the mighty T.Rex on a Christmas adventure in this Santa-stic tale about a little boy and his favourite dinosaur. This T.Rex-cellent tale of friendship is packed with letters and cards to read. Max and his favourite T. Rex are back with a bang in this gorgeous follow-up to DEAR DINOSAUR, and DEAR DINOSAUR: T-REX ON TOUR. Dinosaur fans will love this ROARSOME picture book full of detail and facts to discover.
The Magical Words of My Stories
Author: Meredith Santoso
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1499019904
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
The first story is about the family of chicken that are so excited to celebrate Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is for everyone. Mother of chicks are really care about the chicks. They love each other. Even though they are chicks they fall in love . They have a crush each other. So Valentine's brings love, caring and sharing. The second one is about the race between Sam the snail, Terry the turtle, Bumbleblitz the bumblebee and Wacky the dog. Everybody thinks that the fastest animal will win the race. But you know what, Meredith tried to send a message that if you have kind heart , anything is possible. You will win even you are the weakest one. Sam and Terry tried to win the race so they can help Terry's grandma the little money she had. They were willing to try their best. They had good heart. They were willing to compete with Bumbleblitz and Wacky for the money prize. Everybody assumed that Sam and Terry would lose. But finally they won even because of the power juice. The fair thing is both that both teams drank that juice. So, everything is possible. The third story is about Heart puppy came back from the trip from Oklahoma. He wanted to have more "va-cays". He came up with an impossible plan, but a successful one, too. This unbelievable fantasy show that with perseverance, confidence, hope, wits and a little imagination, anything is possible. Even this! Meredith sent out the message "With hope and imagination, anything will come true!".
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1499019904
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
The first story is about the family of chicken that are so excited to celebrate Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is for everyone. Mother of chicks are really care about the chicks. They love each other. Even though they are chicks they fall in love . They have a crush each other. So Valentine's brings love, caring and sharing. The second one is about the race between Sam the snail, Terry the turtle, Bumbleblitz the bumblebee and Wacky the dog. Everybody thinks that the fastest animal will win the race. But you know what, Meredith tried to send a message that if you have kind heart , anything is possible. You will win even you are the weakest one. Sam and Terry tried to win the race so they can help Terry's grandma the little money she had. They were willing to try their best. They had good heart. They were willing to compete with Bumbleblitz and Wacky for the money prize. Everybody assumed that Sam and Terry would lose. But finally they won even because of the power juice. The fair thing is both that both teams drank that juice. So, everything is possible. The third story is about Heart puppy came back from the trip from Oklahoma. He wanted to have more "va-cays". He came up with an impossible plan, but a successful one, too. This unbelievable fantasy show that with perseverance, confidence, hope, wits and a little imagination, anything is possible. Even this! Meredith sent out the message "With hope and imagination, anything will come true!".
Outta Sbzzz Mind
Author: Sb Waitt
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1468550993
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
This is my first book containing drawings/cartoons or maybe some can be called an art-toon. All drawings have a story or memory attached with them of fiction or non-fiction Some are funny, strange, weird, eerie or food for thought. I let my brain dribble down to my hand so it could move some ink around on the paper. Id like to believe that this book will inspire others in creating their art and publishing the results of your efforts. There is so much talent out there. What is the gift you have to offer unconditionally without comparing your creations to other artists? Find your style, niche, or desire and draw, doodle, paint, mold, sculpt, design or whatever your medium of art is and produce it for the world to see. Art is wonderful, fun, appealing and life. Art it is all good.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1468550993
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
This is my first book containing drawings/cartoons or maybe some can be called an art-toon. All drawings have a story or memory attached with them of fiction or non-fiction Some are funny, strange, weird, eerie or food for thought. I let my brain dribble down to my hand so it could move some ink around on the paper. Id like to believe that this book will inspire others in creating their art and publishing the results of your efforts. There is so much talent out there. What is the gift you have to offer unconditionally without comparing your creations to other artists? Find your style, niche, or desire and draw, doodle, paint, mold, sculpt, design or whatever your medium of art is and produce it for the world to see. Art is wonderful, fun, appealing and life. Art it is all good.
Lots of Christmas Jokes for Kids
Author: Whee Winn
Publisher: Zonderkidz
ISBN: 0310767121
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Looking for something to keep your kids busy over the holidays and make the season merrier? Filled with over 250 hilarious kid-friendly jokes as well as tongue-twisters and riddles, Lots of Christmas Jokes for Kids will entertain children six and up and make the whole family laugh out loud. This holiday collection of jokes is perfect for: Stocking stuffers and classroom gift exchanges Holiday road trips and family get-togethers Christmas gifts to grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and young comedians in training In addition, Lots of Christmas Jokes for Kids: Has lots of family-friendly jokes and clean humor Contains a wide variety of joke styles Includes fun illustrations Is great for readers of all ages Q: Why is it always cold at Christmastime? A: Because Christmas is in Decembrrrr. Q: Who delivers Christmas presents to cats? A: Santa Claws!
Publisher: Zonderkidz
ISBN: 0310767121
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Looking for something to keep your kids busy over the holidays and make the season merrier? Filled with over 250 hilarious kid-friendly jokes as well as tongue-twisters and riddles, Lots of Christmas Jokes for Kids will entertain children six and up and make the whole family laugh out loud. This holiday collection of jokes is perfect for: Stocking stuffers and classroom gift exchanges Holiday road trips and family get-togethers Christmas gifts to grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and young comedians in training In addition, Lots of Christmas Jokes for Kids: Has lots of family-friendly jokes and clean humor Contains a wide variety of joke styles Includes fun illustrations Is great for readers of all ages Q: Why is it always cold at Christmastime? A: Because Christmas is in Decembrrrr. Q: Who delivers Christmas presents to cats? A: Santa Claws!
The Whopping Great Big Bonkers Joke Book
Author: Puffin Books
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141910909
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
What is the definition of a snail?A slug with a crash helmet.What sound do hedgehogs make when they kiss?‘Ouch!’This is Puffin's biggest and best joke book ever created, possibly in the world! Packed with so many crazy jokes, including knock knocks, animal quackers and monster madness, you'll have a joke on hand for every occasion! Suitable for amusing your mates or reading on your own.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141910909
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
What is the definition of a snail?A slug with a crash helmet.What sound do hedgehogs make when they kiss?‘Ouch!’This is Puffin's biggest and best joke book ever created, possibly in the world! Packed with so many crazy jokes, including knock knocks, animal quackers and monster madness, you'll have a joke on hand for every occasion! Suitable for amusing your mates or reading on your own.