British Horror Cinema Paperback / softback
Edited by Steve Chibnall, Julian Petley
Part of the British Popular Cinema series
Paperback / softback
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:the 'Psycho Thriller'the British censors and horror cinemafemininity and horror film fandomwitchcraft and the occult in British horrorHorrific films and 1930s British CinemaPeter Walker and Gothic revisionism. 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.
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:256 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:15/11/2001
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415230049
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:256 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:15/11/2001
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415230049
