John Kenneth Muir is an American literary critic and award-winning author. As of 2022, he has written 30 reference books in the fields of film and television, with a particular focus on the horror and science fiction genres.

“enthusiasm for his subject is evident...should prove of interest to the slasher fan”—Classic Images; “impressive persuasiveness and clarity...worthy investigation of...this monumentally moral director...all collections”—Choice; “intriguing...an in-depth look at a great mind”—Music Revue Magazine; “meticulous...cover[s] every aspect of Craven’s career...exhaustive”—Video Watchdog; “well researched and written”—Talking Pictures Magazine; “the commentaries make especially interesting reading…a must-have”—Samhain; “invaluable”—Interzone; “the best overview of [Craven’s] career I’ve seen...a lot of fun”—Little Shoppe of Horrors; “keen insights”—Burlington County Times; “you will learn something new by reading this book”—fearsmag.com.

John Kenneth Muir is an American literary critic and award-winning author. As of 2022, he has written 30 reference books in the fields of film and television, with a particular focus on the horror and science fiction genres.

“enthusiasm for his subject is evident...should prove of interest to the slasher fan”—Classic Images; “impressive persuasiveness and clarity...worthy investigation of...this monumentally moral director...all collections”—Choice; “intriguing...an in-depth look at a great mind”—Music Revue Magazine; “meticulous...cover[s] every aspect of Craven’s career...exhaustive”—Video Watchdog; “well researched and written”—Talking Pictures Magazine; “the commentaries make especially interesting reading…a must-have”—Samhain; “invaluable”—Interzone; “the best overview of [Craven’s] career I’ve seen...a lot of fun”—Little Shoppe of Horrors; “keen insights”—Burlington County Times; “you will learn something new by reading this book”—fearsmag.com.