1001 Movies That Shocked the World: A Chronology of Cult, Horror and Banned Films
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Movies reviewed in the book by Vincent Kapner.
From the birth of horror cinema, The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots (1895) to Dante's Inferno (1911) and all the way through cinema's history to Raw (2017) and Wolves at the Door (2018), 1001 MOVIES THAT SHOCKED THE WORLD explores over a century of horror, cult and banned films. This extensive guide is replete with over 1000 entries, featuring choice cuts from every sub-genre imaginable in a movie jungle teeming with classics and lesser-known items of interest. Horror connoisseur, Vincent Kapner, serves as the Virgil to your Dante as he guides you through the infernal picture house of the most controversial, shocking and disturbing movies ever made. Overflowing with trivia and background information, as well as synopses, critical opinion and censorship information, 1001 MOVIES THAT SHOCKED THE WORLD is an indispensable addition to any film fan's book shelf. So, if you're an unrepentant cinematic sinner, why not take the plunge and visit the Seven Circles of Movie Hell. Not only will you find yourself in good company, but you'll also be introduced to dozens – if not hundreds – of strange and terrifying cine-lifeforms that had previously escaped your notice.
The following films are not on IMDb:
Abnormal: The Sinema of Nick Zedd (1980)
Captain's Pride, Volume 33 (2009?)
Do's Final Exit (1997)
Planetary Evacuation Recruitment Tape (1996)
War of the Worlds (1938)
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The Chase
1946, in 3 top lists Check -
278 new
Dead End
1937, in 5 top lists Check -
295 new
Decoy
1946, in 1 top list Check -
304 new
Detour
1945, in 16 top lists Check -
328 new
Double Indemnity
1944, in 37 top lists Check -
514 new
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
1932, in 14 top lists Check -
576 new
Leave Her to Heaven
1945, in 12 top lists Check -
583 new
Little Caesar
1931, in 10 top lists Check -
676 new
Nightmare Alley
1947, in 8 top lists Check -
745 new
Rebecca
1940, in 23 top lists Check -
763 new
Riot in Cell Block 11
1954, in 2 top lists Check -
799 new
Scarlet Street
1945, in 10 top lists Check -
805 new
Secret Beyond the Door...
1947, in 2 top lists Check -
904 new
Thunderbolt
1929, in 1 top list Check
Last updated on Jun 7, 2018; source