If you are a fan of Bruce Campbell, this book is an absolute must. If are not yet a fan, perhaps after reading Confessions of a B Movie Actor you will be.

As Mr. Campbell takes you down the path of his life and that of the early days of Renaissance Pictures, you get a full sense of the determination it took him to become an actor. Although he never once refers to it as an option, as the reader you realize the incredible dedication he had put towards his dream. The stories of his childhood days set the pace, bringing insight into the ingenuity that began in his youth and that later was needed as a prerequisite for him and his early filmmaker companions.

The book, with a plethora of visuals, everything from diagrams, excerpts from various journals and photographs, takes you inside with this rag-tag group and their noble vision of making horror films. There are no disappointments, if like the Bruce Campbell "flavor" . It is laced with his unique ability for sarcasm that allows him to poke fun at himself and the world around him.

As the book progressing towards present day, it introduces you to the broad aspirations of Mr. Campbell. From his roles in high budget movies, low budget movies, television, writing and directing, you are truly able to understand the reasons for his continued success. What more can I say about If Chins Could Kill ? You get the full menu, inspiration, laughs and first hand accounts of the " behind the scenes" shenanigans that we have all been "dying" to hear.

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