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The Horror Film: An Introduction 1st Edition

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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, from the 1920s to the present.
  • Provides a short historical introduction of the horror film as an orientation to the field.
  • Analyses a wide variety of major works in the genre, including Frankenstein, Cat People, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Halloween and Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
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  1. ISBN-10
    1405139021
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1405139021
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Wiley-Blackwell
  5. Publication date
    October 30, 2006
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6.02 x 0.76 x 9.05 inches
  8. Print length
    336 pages
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NEW APPROACHES TO FILM GENRE
SERIES EDITOR: BARRY KEITH GRANT
THE HORROR FILM
AN INTRODUCTION

"This book is a highly concise and comprehensive survey of a genre still influential today. Historically informed, with relevant use of archive material, it contains insightful readings of great value."
TONY WILLIAMS, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE

The Horror Film examines the ways in which horror movies have been produced, received, and interpreted by filmmakers, audiences, and critics throughout the medium's history, from the 1920s to the present. This brief volume offers a broad, historical introduction to cinematic horror, outlining and investigating important issues in the production, consumption, and cultural interpretation of the genre.

Combining historical narrative with close readings of several significant horror films – including Frankenstein, Cat People, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Halloween, and Bram Stoker's Dracula – The Horror Film will be the definitive read for any movie-goer who thrills to a great scare.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition (October 30, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1405139021
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1405139021
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.02 x 0.76 x 9.05 inches
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  • R. Maitri
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and accessible
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2019
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    This is one of the required texts in one of my masters filmmaking courses. It’s an excellent survey of horror film history, why horror is transnational in nature and how the genre is used to make political and social statements and present psychological insights.
    The author uses clear examples of movie treatments and humor to keep the discussion ‘alive’.
    Ultimately, it’s informative and entertaining.
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  • Patrick Wells
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2014
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    I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the horror film. I had to purchase it for a horror film class and I found it to be an enjoyable book. Easy to read, and very in-depth of major horror films throughout history.
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  • Joua Her
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2016
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    Useful book, was for a films course.
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  • weav
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2012
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    Purchased this book to do a research paper in a Lit class. It was an awesome bank of information on the horror genre.
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  • Becky Roth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2017
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    As ordered
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  • Jules
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not all pages are attached.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2021
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    The book is exactly the one I ordered, and it was received on time. The condition appears to be new. However, a number of the pages seem to not be attached and are loose in the book. It’s still readable, just disappointing for such a price.
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  • Nicole Gray
    5.0 out of 5 stars Scarily good!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2013
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    Easily accessible to readers of all levels, but at the same time sufficiently in depth to be a quality academic text. I could not have written my honors dissertation without reference to Worland's book.
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  • karebare89
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very good read
    Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2013
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    I bought this for my course in college called "Cinema in Horror". We don't read exclusively from this text, we read other articles and books as well. But I sat down and read it cover to cover by myself and was throughly enjoying reading about the different ways to interpret classic horror films.
    A great book for a horror film buff.
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  • Kristian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Reccomended
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2015
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    It was great, it gave me some new perspective on the horror genre.
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  • sarah clapton
    1.0 out of 5 stars shame about the condition
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2015
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    the book it self is great but the condition i got mine in was terrible
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