blakemp's review
4.0
I didn't realize, when I began reading this book, that it was by the co-author of the two Taking Shape books, which explored the history of the Halloween franchise. The realization was no surprise, though -- this book has the same sort of loving dissection of all the possible paths Freddy Vs. Jason could have taken as the Taking Shape books. For fans of either franchise, seeing all of the roads not taken is intriguing (and in a few instances, at least, a little sad, as some of the abandoned ideas seem pretty great). I'll have to look out for McNeill's other books, and if there's a chance for similar books about the Friday and Nightmare franchises as a whole, he can count me in as a reader.
michaelrcalkins's review
5.0
Another fantastic book out of this duo. Filled with great interviews and really informative synopsis’s. Hearing all these different versions of FVJ’s past makes me happier about what we got.
scottishvix's review
funny
informative
fast-paced
3.75
This book was a great tour of why films end up in development hell, and the sometime serendipitous events that need to happen to move something out of it. It’s also a very good illustration of how too many cooks, being too precious about their own recipes, can spoil the broth.
kmk182's review against another edition
5.0
I thought I'd read enough on these movies but this was a nice surprise. Gives a good rundown of what went on and what could have been.
cmlibrary's review
4.0
“Slash of the Titans” is pure fun for horror fans, particularly Freddy and/or Jason fans. I’ve read some of the rejected scripts for “Freddy vs. Jason” online. Most of which come off as passable fan fiction. This book gives trimmed up summaries of each one with great background and incite from the writers and other people involved. The author never judged any of the scripts or their elements. (Freddy cults? Jason speaks?) It’s apparent that we got the best movie we possibly could from the twists and turns documented here. Keep it simple! “Freddy vs. Jason” ended up being a great popcorn movie that paid homage to both franchises.
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