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The Horror Genre: From Beelzebub to Blair Witch (Short Cuts)
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Product Description
The Horror Genre: From Beelzebub to Blair Witch is 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 genres development, such as the urban myth narrative underpinning Candyman and The Blair Witch Project.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #179244 in Books
- Published on: 2000-09-26
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 144 pages
Editorial Reviews
Linda Ruth Williams, University of Southampton
A valuable contribution to the body of teaching texts available … a book for all undergraduates starting on the subject.
Xavier Mendik, Director of the Cult Film Archive, University College Northampton
An interesting and accessible overview of the genre.
About the Author
Paul Wells is Director of Animation at The Animation Academy, Loughborough University, UK. He is the author of Animation: Genre and Authorship (Wallflower Press, 2002).
