Abbott & Costello - The Horror Spoofs of Abbott And Costello Book (2004) by Jeffrey S. Miller - McFarland & Company, Inc.

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241 Pages
Softcover
Released: March 8, 2004
Originally Released: 2004
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc.

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Jeffrey S. Miller

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While Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are more famously known for their straight comedy routines, they did make a number of films in which horror played a crucial role. The first part of this critical reference examines the Abbott and Costello "Meet the Monsters" spoof films (Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and The Mummy). The second sections deals with Abbott and Costello's films with horror elements that do not follow this formula: Hold That Ghost, The Time of Their Lives and Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff.

The plot of each film is examined in detail with special attention paid to the comedians' styles of comedy, the effect of the horror scenes, and the place of the film in the Abbott and Costello canon. The reactions of critics (then and now) and the influences the films have had on the horror and comedy genres and on pop culture are also discussed. A lengthy introduction provides background on the lives of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello and the development of Universal Studios as the premier horror factory.

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Don't be tempted Customer: Steven Haynes from Columbus, OH US -- October, 26, 2009

One of the worst film books I have ever read. I bought it shorly after it was issued and after finishing it, sold it as soon as I could. There is not enough to say about the small number of films covered in this volume to make up a book length commentary. The writing is here uninspired and the analysis is dismal. There have been better books that cover all of A&C's films and do a better job on those with horror elements that does this one. I don't know if there is a good one in print at the moment, but it would be better to wait!