Laurence Rickels
The Psycho Records
- ISBN 13:
- 9780231181136
- author:
- Laurence Rickels
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wallflower Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 242
- Dimensions:
- 15.6 x 1.4 x 23.4 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Film, Criticism & Theory, Laurence Rickels,The Psycho Records,Wallflower Press,0231181132,Film & Video - History & Criticism,Performing Arts,Cinema/Film: Book,Music, Stage & Screen / Film,Film, TV & radio,Film: styles & genres,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Psycho Records by Laurence A. Rickels explores the influence of a pivotal scene in horror cinema, tracing its evolution over time. This extensive case study examines the impact of a particular film's shower scene, drawing connections to broader cultural and historical contexts. Rickels delves into the origins of the term "psychos," which was initially used to describe American soldiers returning from World War II with mental health issues. He then follows how this concept was later adopted in horror films, including those directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The book ultimately argues that the effect of such scenes is limited and can be seen as therapeutic. The Psycho Records concludes by examining more recent trends in horror cinema, particularly the rise of demonic and infernal tendencies since the 1990s.
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