The American Horror Film : An Introduction / Reynold Humphries.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Humphries, Reynold, Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Horror films--United States--History and criticism.

Horror films.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2022]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

GBS_insertPreviewButtonPopup('ISBN:9780748614165); 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 accessibility: 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 FeaturesIncludes 10 film stillsCovers major films such as King Kong, Little Shop of Horrors, Psycho, The Exorcist, The Omen and I Know What You Did Last SummerOnly up-to-date textbook on the subject"

Contents:

Frontmatter

CONTENTS

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

INTRODUCTION

Part I CLASSIC HORROR

1 FIGURES IN A GOTHIC LANDSCAPE

2 VARIATIONS ON A THEME

3 VAL LEWTON PRODUCTIONS

4 NUCLEAR AND OTHER HORRORS

Part II MODERN HORROR

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?

FILMOGRAPHY

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781474469418

1474469418

OCLC:

1306539282