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The horror film : an introduction

Paperback • 2007 • English

The horror film : an introduction

By Rick Worland

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About the book

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. * An ideal text for perennially popular courses on the horror film genre. * Examines the ways in which horror movies have been produced, received, and interpreted by filmmakers, audiences, and critics...Show more

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ISBN

9781405139021

Publisher

Malden, Mass : Blackwell

Published year

2007

Language

English

Original title

The horror film : an introduction

Format

Paperback

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