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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.

ISBN-13: 9781903364000

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Publication Date: 06-13-2001

Pages: 144

Product Dimensions: 5.98(w) x 7.88(h) x 0.39(d)

Age Range: 18 Years

Series: Short Cuts

Paul Wells is head of the media portfolio at the University of Teesside, UK. He has written widely on many areas of film studies and is a contributor to An Introduction to Film Studies.

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Table of Contents

List of Illustrations
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Configuring the Monster
2. Consensus and Constraint 1919–1960
3. Chaos and Collapse
Notes
Glossary
Filmography
Bibliography