Jez Conolly, David Owain Bates
Dead of Night (Devil's Advocates)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780993238437
- author:
- Jez Conolly, David Owain Bates
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Auteur
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 120
- Dimensions:
- 14.2 x 1 x 18.5 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Film, Criticism & Theor
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Released in 1945, Dead of Night is a landmark horror anthology film that has become a cornerstone of the genre. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the film's individual stories, as well as its broader cultural significance.
The film features a diverse range of contributions from some of the most talented directors, writers, and technicians in British cinema at the time. The book delves into the potency of stillness and suspension of time as devices for evoking fear, as well as the film's connection to the traditional English festive ghost story.
Featuring rarely seen pre-production designs by acclaimed production designer Michael Relph, this book offers a unique insight into the making of Dead of Night. With its detailed analysis and historical context, it is an essential resource for anyone interested in horror cinema or British film history.
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