Stefano Baschiera (Author, Editor), Russ Hunter (Author, Editor)
Italian Horror Cinema
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474419680
- author:
- Stefano Baschiera (Author, Editor), Russ Hunter (Author, Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Edinburgh University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 1.5 x 15.5 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Film, Film Genres, Stefano Baschiera, Russ Hunter,Italian Horror Cinema,Edinburgh University Press,1474419682,Film, TV & Radio,Film & Video - Direction & Production,Film & Video - History & Criticism,Film & Video - Reference,Pe
- Condition:
- New
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- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Italian Horror Cinema brings together a range of contributions to shed new light on this iconic genre. From its heyday in the late 1950s to the early 1980s, Italian horror cinema was marked by excess and controversy, with films featuring gore, violence, and often incoherent plotlines. Despite its reputation for shock value, Italian horror cinema has achieved cult status worldwide, thanks in part to its transnational production agreements, international locations, and stars. This collection of essays investigates the genre's history, production system, and role within popular culture, including the work of influential directors like Mario Bava and Dario Argento. By examining the different phases of Italian horror cinema, this book offers a fresh understanding of a fascinating and complex genre that continues to captivate audiences today.
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