McLaughlin, Rob

Poltergeist (Devil's Advocates)

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ISBN 13:: 9781800856981
author:: McLaughlin, Rob
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Liverpool University Press
language:: Spanish
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 128
Dimensions:: 19 x 13.5 centimetres (0.16 kg)
Genre:: History, United States, 20th Century,
Condition:: New
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Poltergeist is a study of the 1982 film directed by Tobe Hooper, despite being created by Steven Spielberg. This book explores the duality of the text, examining debates over Spielberg's portrayal of middle-class America and his more subversive cinematic efforts. The production of Poltergeist is also scrutinised in this Devil's Advocate, highlighting the tension between Spielberg and Hooper on set. The resulting film defies categorisation as a straightforward family horror movie or a high-budget blockbuster. Instead, it occupies a unique space between genres and styles, taking the best from both worlds. This book delves into Poltergeist's hybrid nature, examining how it challenges traditional notions of haunted house stories and modern takes on classic narratives.

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