Abbott, Stacey
Near Dark
- ISBN 13:
- 9781911239277
- author:
- Abbott, Stacey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 104
- Dimensions:
- 135mm X 190mm
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Near Dark: A Vampire Film that Redefined Genre Boundaries Stacey Abbott's study explores how Kathryn Bigelow's 1987 film skillfully blended genres, combining gothic tropes with Western and road movie elements. This approach not only challenged traditional vampire film conventions but also subverted class structures, presenting vampires as morally ambiguous figures who capture the allure and horror of the disenfranchised. The film's impact on Bigelow's career was significant, cementing her status as a director of note. Abbott's analysis reveals how Near Dark marked a turning point in Bigelow's work, influencing her reimagining of other mainstream genres. This book offers a nuanced examination of the film's genre-bending approach and its lasting influence on cinema. By examining Near Dark through the lens of genre hybridity, Abbott sheds new light on this influential vampire film.
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