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The American Horror Film: An Introduction PDF

220 Pages·2002·73 MB·English
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by Reynold Humphries| 2002| 220 pages| 73| English

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The American Horror Film is the first overview of this popular genre. It moves from Dracula in 1931 to contemporary films such as Scream and The Sixth Sense . The various characters that recur in horror films – Dracula, Frankenstein, Dr Jekyll, the Mummy, the Werewolf – are discussed, as are repeated themes such as the mad scientist, nuclear anxiety, psychological ‘monsters’, the living dead, and ‘slasher’ movies. Key directors including Jacques Tourneur, David Cronenberg, Roger Corman and Joe Dante are covered.The emphasis is on while theory is included through reference to gender and politics, women’s studies and psychoanalysis, it is introduced carefully and in direct relation to the films being discussed. No prior knowledge of the subject area is assumed. An extensive Filmography is included and reference is made at the appropriate point to the most pertinent writing on horror. Overall, this is an ideal introduction to the area for all students and general readers interested in the American horror film.Key 10 film stills*Covers major films such as King Kong , Little Shop of Horrors , Psycho , The Exorcist , The Omen and I Know What You Did Last Summer *Only up-to-date textbook on the subject.

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Author:Reynold Humphries
Publication Year:2002
ISBN:9780748614165
Pages:220
Language:English
File Size:73
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
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