I always loved horror movies and science fiction as a kid. When I was about 12 my mum bought me the book "Cult Movies" by Danny Peary. It blew my mind as to the types of films out there. A whole new world had opened up to me of amazing films from around the world.
52 now, and that book and it's sequels are one of my most treasured possessions. I really recommend it to any film lovers if you can track it down.
How about you - what tipped you over the edge into being a 'film fanatic'?