The encyclopedia of Japanese horror films / edited by Salvador Murguia.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Jiménez Murguía, Salvador, editor.

Series:

National cinemas series.

National Cinema Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Horror films--Japan--Encyclopedias.

Horror films.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (423 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Encyclopedia of Japanese Horror Films covers virtually every horror film made in Japan from the past century to date. In addition to entries on productions, both major and modest, this encyclopedia also includes entries for notable directors, producers, and actors. Each film entry includes comprehensive details, situates the film in the context and history of Japanese horror cinema, and includes brief suggestions for further reading. Although emphasizing horror as a general theme, this encyclopedia also encompasses other genres that are associated with this theme, including Comedy Horror,

Contents:

Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; A ; B ; C ; D ; E ; F ; G ; H ; I ; J ; K ; L ; M ; N ; O ; P ; R ; S ; T ; U ; V ; W ; X ; Y ; Z ; Index; About the Editor and Contributors

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

979-82-16-24575-9

1-4422-6167-6