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Hardcore Horror Cinema in the 21st Century

Production, Marketing and Consumption

James Aston author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc

Published:4th Sep '18

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The first of its kind, this study examines the exemplars of hardcore horror--Fred Vogel's August Underground trilogy, Shane Ryan's Amateur Porn Star Killer series and Lucifer Valentine's "vomit gore" films.

The author begins with a definition and critical overview of this marginalized subgenre before exploring its key aesthetic convention, the pursuit of realist horror. Production practices, exhibition and marketing strategies are discussed in an in-depth interview with filmmaker Shane Ryan. Audience reception is covered with a focus on fan interaction via the Internet.

ISBN: 9781476668888

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 12mm

Weight: 318g

240 pages