Murray Leeder
Halloween (Devils Advocate) (Devil's Advocates)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781906733797
- author:
- Murray Leeder
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Auteur
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 114
- Dimensions:
- 0.6 x 14 x 19 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Film, Film Genres
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
John Carpenter's Halloween (1978) is widely regarded as a landmark horror film. This study by film scholar Murray Leeder offers a fresh perspective on the film, exploring its construction and themes in depth. Leeder examines the ways in which Halloween subverts traditional genre conventions, particularly in its portrayal of the teenager. The book also delves into the relationship between the film and the holiday it commemorates, as well as the enigmatic character of Michael Myers. A fascinating read for scholars and fans alike, this book provides a nuanced understanding of a horror classic that continues to captivate audiences today.
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