In this book Carlos Clarens, author of
Crime Movies
(also available from Da Capo/Perseus),
George Cukor,
and many articles in film magazines, brings his encyclopaedic knowledge of films and filmmakers to the subject of horror and science-fiction films of the classic era. Whether discussing the erotic aspects of
King Kong,
examining the works of Val Lewton, contrasting the director's attitude toward the monster in
Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein , accounting for the special genius of Lon Chaney, or comparing the various versions of
Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde,
Clarens entertains as he enlightens. Supplemented with a new introduction by J. Hoberman,
Village Voice
film critic and coauthor of
Midnight Movies
(also available from Da Capo/Perseus), and an extensive filmography listing complete credits for over 300 films, this fascinating study illuminates both the genre and the reasons for its popularity.
By:
Carlos Clarens
Introduction by:
J. Hoberman
Imprint: Da Capo
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 210mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 21mm
Weight: 496g
ISBN: 9780306808005
ISBN 10: 0306808005
Pages: 326
Publication Date: 22 August 1997
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
General/trade
,
A / AS level
,
Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
* The Wizard of Montreuil * Doubles, Demons, and the Devil Himself * A Silent Conspiracy of Terror * Children of the Night * The Dead Next Door * Horror, the Soul of the Plot * Keep Watching the Sky! * Horror Around the World * No End Title
