British Horror Cinema Contributor(s): Chibnall, Steve (Editor), Petley, Julian (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415230039 ISBN-13: 9780415230032 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2001 Annotation: From no-budget to the Hammer studio, "British Horror Cinema" investigates a wealth of horror films including classics such as Peeping Tom and "The Wicker Man." Contributors consider the Britishness of British horror and address issues of censorship, the representation of family and of women. They also examine sub-genres such as the portmanteau horror film, and the work of key filmmakers including John Gilling and Peter Walker. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism - Performing Arts | Film - Reference - Social Science | Media Studies |
Dewey: 791.436 |
LCCN: 2001034886 |
Series: British Popular Cinema |
Physical Information: 0.68" H x 6.38" W x 9.74" (1.22 lbs) 256 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: British Horror Cinema investigates a wealth of horror filmmaking in Britain, from early chillers like The Ghoul and Dark Eyes of London to acknowledged classics such as Peeping Tom and The Wicker Man. Contributors explore the contexts in which British horror films have been censored and classified, judged by their critics and consumed by their fans. Uncovering neglected modern classics like Deathline, and addressing issues such as the representation of family and women, they consider the Britishness of British horror and examine sub-genres such as the psycho-thriller and witchcraftmovies, the work of the Amicus studio, and key filmmakers including Peter Walker. Chapters include:
Also featuring a comprehensive filmography and interviews with key directors Clive Barker and Doug Bradley, this is one resource film studies students should not be without. |