Killing for Culture : An Illustrated History of Death Film Book

'The definitive guide to the history of snuff.' - Empire 'Well-researched and highly readable, Killing for Culture is a must-have.' - Film Threat

Thorough investigation into that controversial and inflammatory of all urban myths: the "snuff" movie. Including: Feature film, Mondo film, Death film, and a comprehensive filmography and index.

Illustrated by rare and stunning photographs from cinema, documentary and real life, Killing for Culture is a necessary book which examines and questions the human obsession with images of violence, dismemberment and death, and the way our society is coping with an increased profusion of these disturbing yet compelling images from all quarters.