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 scholarsVaried and comprehensive coverage, from the history of horror to broader issues of censorship, gender, and sexualityCovers both English-language and non-English horror film traditionsKey topics include horror film aesthetics, theoretical approaches, distribution, art house cinema, ethnographic surrealism, and horror's relation to documentary film practiceA thorough treatment of this dynamic film genre suited to scholars and enthusiasts alike
✔ Author(s): Harry M. Benshoff
✔ Title: Companion to the Horror Film
✔ Rating : 4.4 out of 5 base on (27 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1119335019
✔ ISBN-13: 9781119335016
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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