"Murderous Passions: The Delirious Cinema of Jesus Franco" by Stephen Thrower is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the legendary Spanish filmmaker's career. This first volume delves into the first half of Franco's career, shedding light on his unique and disturbing dream worlds, his taste for the sexy and horrific, and his lifelong obsession with the Marquis De Sade. The book features in-depth analysis of various films such as "Necronomicon," "Vampyros Lesbos," "Virgin Among the Living Dead," and "Venus in Furs," along with a plethora of multiple versions, re-edits, and echoes of earlier works. With a focus on the darker sides of Franco's filmography, this book is a must-have for fans of his provocative and unconventional style of filmmaking.