A Sci-Fi Swarm and Horror Horde: Interviews with 62 Filmmakers

In this jam-packed jamboree of conversations with movie industry veterans, over 60 interviewees describe their experiences on the sets of some of the world’s most beloved sci-fi and horror movies and television series. Including groundbreaking oldies ( Flash Gordon ,
One Million B.C. ); 1950s and 1960s milestones ( The War of the Worlds ,
Psycho ,
House of Usher ); classic schlock ( Queen of Outer Space ,
Attack of the Crab Monsters ); and cult TV favorites ( Lost in Space ,
Land of the Giants ), the discussions offer a frank and fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the genres’ classic and lesser-known interpretations both. The interviewees include: Roger Corman, Pamela Duncan, Richard and Alex Gordon, Tony ‘Dr. Lao’ Randall, Troy Donahue, Sid Melton, Fess Parker, Nan Peterson, Alan Young, John ‘Bud’ Cardos, and over four dozen more.