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Exclusive Book Preview: Never Before Seen Storyboards from “ROB ZOMBIE’S HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES: THE MAKING OF A CULT CLASSIC”

Relive the most shocking tale of carnage ever seen with ROB ZOMBIE’S HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES: THE MAKING OF A CULT CLASSIC! Horror icon Rob Zombie has unveiled a visually striking new book that pulls back the curtain on the making of his beloved first film, House of 1000 Corpses. Finally, the first entry in Zombie’s “Firefly Trilogy” is given the hardcover treatment with a one-of-a-kind in-depth look at the creative process behind the 2004 movie that helped redefine the modern horror genre.

The brand new book features an expansive collection of film stills, rare artwork, concept sketches and even a glimpse at Zombie’s original shooting script. Among its most compelling features are the musician/filmmaker’s handwritten notes, which provide readers with rare insight into the dark inspirations and creative vision that brought the film’s disturbing world to life.

From the press release: [ROB ZOMBIE’S HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES: THE MAKING OF A CULT CLASSIC] “is an artistic tribute to a cinematic cult classic that continues to haunt audiences to this day, proving that from film to music, the Zombie aesthetic is truly one-of-a-kind.”

Embrace one of the most incredible creative movies to ever hit the multiplexes, and celebrate one of the most visionary creators in horror with ROB ZOMBIE’S HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES: THE MAKING OF A CULT CLASSIC, a must-have addition to any horror fan’s collection.

Click here to see an exclusive selection of Rob Zombie’s original House of 1000 Corpses storyboards as featured in the upcoming book.

ROB ZOMBIE’S HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES: THE MAKING OF A CULT CLASSIC is now available for preorder from Insight Editions.

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