The American horror film : an introduction /

An overview of the horror movie genre, this book moves from Dracula in 1931 to contemporary films, and treats recurring characters and themes, as well as key directors.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Humphries, Reynold
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, ©2002.
Subjects:
Horror films > United States > History and criticism.
Films d'horreur > États-Unis > Histoire et critique.
PERFORMING ARTS > Film & Video > General.
Horror films
Horrorfilm
Griezelfilms.
United States
USA
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Figures in a Gothic Landscape
  • 2. Variations on a Theme
  • 3. Val Lewton Productions
  • 4. Nuclear and other Horrors
  • 5. The Changing Face of Horror
  • 6. Directors and Directions
  • 7. Slashers, Serial Killers and the 'Final Girl'
  • 8. David Cronenberg and Special Effects
  • Conclusion: Where Do We Go From Here?

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