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A Companion to the Horror Film

Harry M Benshoff editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:30th Dec '16

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This cutting-edge collection features original essays by eminent scholars on one of cinema's most dynamic and enduringly popular genres, covering everything from the history of horror movies to the latest critical approaches.

  • Contributors include many of the finest academics working in the field, as well as exciting younger scholars
  • Varied and comprehensive coverage, from the history of horror to broader issues of censorship, gender, and sexuality
  • Covers both English-language and non-English horror film traditions
  • Key topics include horror film aesthetics, theoretical approaches, distribution, art house cinema, ethnographic surrealism, and horror's relation to documentary film practice
  • A thorough treatment of this dynamic film genre suited to scholars and enthusiasts alike

ISBN: 9781119335016

Dimensions: 244mm x 170mm x 28mm

Weight: 1043g

608 pages