Cult Movies 3: Fifty More of the Classics, the Sleepers, the Weird and the Wonderful, by Danny Peary

Cult Movies 3: Fifty More of the Classics, the Sleepers, the Weird and the Wonderful, by Danny Peary. 1988 softcover. 288 pages, very nice condition.

A follow-up to his previous books Cult Movies (1980) and Cult Movies 2 (1983). Just like its predecessors it consists of a series of essays regarding what Peary described as the films most representative examples of the cult film phenomenon.

Gives plot summaries, cast, credits, and commentary for fifty horror, science fiction, gangster, western, musical, comedy, and foreign films that have a special fan following. The films are presented in alphabetical order, with each chapter featuring a story synopsis for the covered title, Peary’s response to the film, production and release details, and a brief selection of contemporary critical reviews. The book features a guest contribution by Henry Blinder, who wrote the essay on Seconds.