RKO Radio Pictures Horror Science Fiction and Fantasy Films 1929-1956

<p> <I>King Kong</I> and <I>The Thing from Another World</I> are among the most popular horror and science fiction films of all time and both were made by RKO Radio Pictures. Between 1929 and 1956 RKO released more than 140 genre features including <I>The Most Dangerous Game The Phantom of Crestwood Before Dawn The Monkey's Paw The Hunchback of Notre Dame You'll Find Out The Spiral Staircase The Enchanted Cottage It's a Wonderful Life Captive Women</I> and <I>Killers from Space</I>. RKO is remembered for its series of psychological horror movies produced by Val Lewton including <I>Cat People I Walked with a Zombie The Seventh Victim</I> and <I>The Body Snatcher</I>. The studio also produced films in the adventure comedy fantasy mystery and western genres. They released many Walt Disney classics--<I>Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Fantasia Pinocchio Cinderella Peter Pan</I>--as well as several Tarzan features. This volume covers these movies in detail with critical and historical analysis in-depth plot synopsis and numerous contemporary reviews.</p>