Available this September from 1984 Publishing, we have the first details on Screaming and Conjuring: The Resurrection and Unstoppable Rise of the Modern Horror Movie. From Clark Collis, this extensive look at modern horror is a 504-page hardcover that I guarantee will have something new for even the most seasoned horror fans.
From the Press Release: “On September 2, 2025, 1984 Publishing will release Screaming and Conjuring: The Resurrection and Unstoppable Rise of the Modern Horror Movie—a definitive 504-page hardcover that pulls back the curtain on the horror film industry. Beginning with 1996’s genre-redefining Scream, entertainment journalist Clark Collis (Entertainment Weekly, Empire magazine) traces the blood-spattered path of horror’s evolution through exclusive behind-the-scenes accounts, untold stories, and in-depth interviews with key figures who shaped the era. For the first time, the full story of horror’s modern renaissance is revealed in one essential volume.
From Get Out and M3GAN to The Substance and Sinners, the horror genre is currently experiencing a thrilling resurgence. The modern era of horror has delivered a string of classic terror tales, including The Blair Witch Project, The Sixth Sense, Final Destination, The Others, Pan’s Labyrinth, 28 Days Later, Resident Evil, Saw, Hostel, Paranormal Activity, Insidious, and The Conjuring, which launched the horror genre’s first multi-billion dollar franchise. Screaming and Conjuring dives deep into the challenging and often chaotic production stories behind these films—and many more—offering readers an inside look at the creative turbulence and triumphs that brought these landmark movies to life.
The book features exclusive anecdotes from some of horror’s most influential figures—including actors Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween) and Neve Campbell (Scream), directors Eli Roth (Hostel) and Sam Raimi (Evil Dead, Drag Me to Hell), and legendary special effects artist Greg Nicotero (The Mist, The Walking Dead)—as they share insider stories from the genre’s most iconic films.
“For decades, horror was regarded as the film industry’s dirty secret, and now it’s one of the genres which is keeping Hollywood alive and cinemas open,” says author Clark Collis. “Screaming and Conjuring shows how a group of filmmakers turned horror into a box office juggernaut by creating some of the scariest movies ever unleashed onto the big screen.” Director Eli Roth describes Screaming and Conjuring as “An amazing account of one of the wildest, blood-soaked periods in modern cinema. A treasure chest of bloody good memories and stories from everyone who lived through it. A must-read for any horror fan who wants to know how the sausage is disemboweled.”
Screaming and Conjuring will debut in a limited first-edition deluxe hardcover, featuring black foil-gilded page edges, textured cover spot varnish, and heavyweight paper stock. The cover illustration and design are by celebrated artist Gary Pullin, known for his official artwork for Stephen King, Jack White, Alice Cooper, Def Leppard, and more.
The hardbound first edition of Screaming and Conjuring will debut worldwide at all major booksellers and local bookstores. This includes Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Bookshop in the US; Amazon or Waterstones in the UK; and Amazon or Indigo in Canada. Wholesale inquiries can be directed to Consortium, Ingram (UK and US), PGC (Canada), New South (Australia), Baker & Taylor, Bookazine, and more.”
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