Are You In the House Alone? - Paperback Book
Are You In the House Alone? - Paperback Book

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Beginning in the 1960s through its heyday in the 1970s and beyond, the telefilm remains an important cultural artefact masquerading as disposable entertainment. Made specifically for the small screen, within the tight constraints of broadcasting standards, what these humble movies lacked in budget and star appeal, they made up for in other ways. Often they served as an introduction to genre films, particularly horror, mirroring their theatrical counterparts with a focus on sinister cults, women in prison, haunted houses and even animals in revolt. They were also a place to address serious contemporary issues—drugs, prostitution, sexual violence and justice—albeit in a cosy domestic environment.

Production of telefilms continues to this day, but their significance within the history of mass media remains under-discussed. ARE YOU IN THE HOUSE ALONE? seeks to address this imbalance in a series of reviews and essays by fans and critics alike. It looks at many of the films, the networks and names behind them, and also specific genres—everything from Stephen King adaptations to superheroes to true-life dramas. So, kickback and crack open the TV guide once more for the event that is the Movie of the Week!

337 pages

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 14 reviews.

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Are You In The House. Alone

"I love books like these that give you a huge list of all the wonderful horror flicks that span all decades. . . even the ones that have come from made for TV! Movies made for television deserve just as much respect as ones that are made for the theater! Movies like Devil Dog the Hound from Hell and Don't Go to Sleep are classics in their own right, and they definitely have their creepy moments as well! Stranger in our house with Linda Blair holds special memories for me watching that with my mom as it was one of her favorites as well as the two previous films I mentioned. Duel directed by Steven Spielberg is a movie that I watch every time it randomly comes on TV. I love that all of these movies, and a lot of them that are forgotten gems are all mentioned in this book. I have been able to discover some rarities that I didn't even know about. Thank you again Vinegar Syndrome!"

— Valerie C. (5/5)

Great primer

"Excellent overview of the subject matter."

— Jose C. (5/5)

Are You In the House Alone? - Paperback Book

"Very good read. I bought specifically due to the new sub-label to familiarise myself more with TV movies. Very well written and covers many films. A must buy for TV movie fans or newbies."

— Ryan F. (5/5)

To put it quite simply, Amanda Reyes rocks!!!

"If you’re a fan of small screen terrors, you owe it to yourself to add this insightful collection of essays to your library. You won’t regret it."

— Mark H. (5/5)

A Brilliant Tribute to TV Movies

"They truly don’t make TV movies like they used to, and this book is the perfect reminder of why they mattered. Fantastic read."

— Nicholas D. (5/5)

Neat Looking Book

"I'm really looking forward to this book. I'm glad someone took the time to research all the wacky TV Movies from the 60s to the 90s."

— Steven P. (5/5)

The great Amanda Reyes wrote

"The great Amanda Reyes wrote an amazingly detailed book on TV films. Films I didn't even know excisted. Amazing book."

— Bryan K. (5/5)

Lonesome Reading

"The perfect book to read at night in an empty house to scare yourself silly."

— Andrew N. (5/5)

Are You In The House Alone? - Paperback Book

"Editor Amanda Reyes (host of “The Made for TV Mayhem Show” podcast) has amassed an amazing number of authors to tackle the daunting task of documenting some the most influential, unforgettable, and sometimes seldom seen TV movies of decades past. I dare say, without a doubt, that this is a priceless compendium when it comes to any horror lover’s library."

— Mark H. (5/5)

So cool!

"For those who like a slice of nostalgia pie for dessert! This book is an outline of obscure made-for-TV movies and is right up my alley! 😁💗"

— Jennifer B. (5/5)

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