| The Horror Film: An Introduction Contributor(s): Worland, Rick (Author) |
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ISBN: 1405139021 ISBN-13: 9781405139021 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $50.44 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2006 Annotation: "The Horror Film" examines the ways in which horror movies have been produced, received, and interpreted by filmmakers, audiences, and critics throughout the medium's history, from the 1920s to the present. This brief volume offers a broad, historical introduction to cinematic horror, outlining and investigating important issues in the production, consumption, and cultural interpretation of the genre. Combining historical narrative with close readings of several significant horror films - including "Frankenstein, Cat People, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Halloween," and "Bram Stoker's Dracula" - The "Horror Film" will be the definitive read for any movie-goer who thrills to a great scare. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism |
| Dewey: 791.436 |
| LCCN: 2006017117 |
| Series: New Approaches to Film Genre |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 6.04" W x 9.02" (1.07 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Combining historical narrative with close readings of several significant horror films, this brief volume offers a broad and lively introduction to cinematic horror. In doing so, it outlines and investigates important issues in the production, consumption, and cultural interpretation of the genre.
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