A comprehensive introduction to the history and key themes of the genre. The main issues and debates raised by horror, and the approaches and theories that have been applied to horror texts are all featured. In addressing the evolution of the horror film in social and historical context, Paul Wells explores how it has reflected and commented upon particular historical periods, and asks how it may respond to the new millennium by citing recent innovations in the genre's development, such as the ""urban myth"" narrative underpinning Candyman and The Blair Witch Project. Over 300 films are treated, all of which are featured in the filmography.
By:
Paul Wells, Paul Wells Imprint: Wallflower Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 219mm,
Width: 141mm,
Spine: 9mm
Weight: 188g ISBN:9781903364000 ISBN 10: 1903364000 Pages: 130 Publication Date:13 June 2001 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for The Horror Genre – From Beelzebub to Blair Witch
A valuable contribution to the body of teaching texts available. . . . A book for all undergraduates starting on the subject.