Dhusiya, Mithuraaj

Indian Horror Cinema: (En)gendering the Monstrous

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ISBN 13:
9780367345198
author:
Dhusiya, Mithuraaj
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Routledge India
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
314
Dimensions:
22.6 x 15.5 x 1.5 centimeters (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£52.12

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Indian Horror Cinema (en)gendering the Monstrous by Mithuraaj Dhusiya explores the lesser-known genre of horror cinema in India. This book delves into the diverse themes and motifs found in these films, including supernatural elements, communication with spirits, and transformations of human beings. The author examines how Indian horror films construct feminine and masculine subjectivities across seven major languages, revealing insights into the deconstruction of stereotypes related to caste, class, gender, and anthropocentrism. The book also sheds light on the anxieties of culture, including the dread of laughter and the masculinist undertow of possession narratives. With an exhaustive filmography and a strong analytical approach, this original account of Indian cinematic history is both accessible and engaging for scholars, researchers, and cinephiles alike.

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