Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Film Sequels, Series and Remakes: An Illustrated Filmography, Volume II (1996-2016)

Published in 2017 by McFarland & Company, this volume serves as a comprehensive continuation of Kim R. Holston’s analytical project detailing the evolution of genre cinema. Following the success of the first volume, which covered the history of sequels and series up to the mid-nineties, this second installment was developed to address the explosive growth of franchise filmmaking during the turn of the millennium. It provides a structured filmography that documents the technical, narrative, and commercial shifts seen in science fiction, fantasy, and horror from 1996 through 2016.

Kim R. Holston, a veteran chronicler of film history, approached this work as a scholarly resource for researchers and enthusiasts alike. The design focuses on utility and breadth, organizing hundreds of titles with production credits, synopses, and critical commentary. The work is widely regarded as a significant archival contribution, praised for its meticulous organization of a notoriously complex segment of modern cinematic history, ensuring that the legacy of these serialized stories is preserved for future film students and historians.