Hallam, Lindsay
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (Devil's Advocates)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781911325642
- author:
- Hallam, Lindsay
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Auteur Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 120
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 13.5 x 0.8 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
David Lynch's Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me premiered at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival to largely negative reviews. However, in recent years, there has been a growing reappraisal of the film, with many critics now recognizing it as a horror movie rather than a parody of soap opera and detective television. In this book, Lindsay Hallam argues that the horror genre plays a crucial role in presenting Laura Palmer's subjective experience leading to her death. By incorporating horror tropes, Lynch creates a more accurate representation of a victim's suffering and confusion. The film is also seen as an attempt by Lynch to reclaim ownership of his work and examine the initial reaction and subsequent reevaluation of the film. Hallam explores how Fire Walk with Me has influenced contemporary film and popular culture, and how it links to other works through paratexts. This book provides a fresh perspective on Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, shedding new light on Lynch's intentions and the film's enduring impact.
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