This is a paperbound reprint of a 1995 book. During his short career, Lewton (1904-1950) produced psychological horror films in Hollywood such as Cat People (1942), I Walked with a Zombie (1943), and The Body Snatcher (1945). Drawing on research and interviews with Lewton's relatives and associates, Bansak provides a detailed account of his life and career. The text includes individual chapters on ten of Lewton's films, chapters on significant colleagues (Jacques Tourneur, Mark Robson, Robert Wise), discussion of Lewton's posthumous influence on the motion picture industry, and a filmography of his works. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)