Description
Based on the Turner Classic Movies series,TCM Undergroundis the movie-lover’s guide to 50 of the most campy, kitschy, shocking, and weirdly wonderful cult films you need to see.
In the pages of this book, you’ll explore this unique order of filmsprimarily from the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80swith insightful reviews, behind-the-scenes stories,subgenre sidebars,and full-color and black-and-white photography throughout. Go along for the ride with new takes on crime films, includingThe Honeymoon KillersandThe Harder They Come. Witness one-of-a-kind horror in Bill Gunn’s landmark vampire filmGanja and Hessand Nobuhiko Obayashis infamous andindescribableHausu. Absorb the boundary-pushing documentary-style trilogyThe Decline of Western Civilization, which throws you into indelible moments in the punk and metal music scenes. And marvel at pure ’80s oddities likeMac and MeandThe Garbage Pail Kids.
FromPossessiontoPolyesterandBeyond the Valley of the DollstoXanadu, no two films are alike in this compendium. Just sit back and prepare to be surprised, amused, and entertained by thiscelebration of the stars, filmmakers, and stories behind fifty of the most beguiling and unforgettable movies ever to hit the screen.
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