Daniel, Rob
Cape Fear (Devil's Advocates)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781800857025
- author:
- Daniel, Rob
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Liverpool University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 120
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 13.5 centimeters (0.15 kg)
- Genre:
- History, United States, 20th Century,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Cape Fear: A Horror Epic in the Making As Cape Fear reaches its 30th anniversary, it's time to re-examine Martin Scorsese's iconic film. Originally conceived as a straightforward thriller for Steven Spielberg, the remake of J. Lee Thompson's 1962 Cape Fear transforms into a horror epic under Scorsese's direction. This analysis delves into the ways Scorsese's style and preoccupations shape his version, exploring themes of fear cinema, Catholicism, and filmmaking techniques. The film is also examined in relation to Gothic literature and fairy tales, with academic approaches to genre providing new insights into its terrifying psychological and psychosexual waters. By examining the making of Cape Fear, this book offers a fresh understanding of Scorsese's vision and its enduring impact on horror cinema.
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