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The turn to gruesomeness in American horror films, 1931-1936
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The turn to gruesomeness in American horror films, 1931-1936 / Jon Towlson.
ISBN
9780786494743
0786494743
9781476626390
1476626391
Publication
Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2016]
Copyright Notice Date
©2016
Physical Description
vii, 232 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Summary
"Critics have traditionally characterized classic horror by its use of shadow and suggestion. Yet the graphic nature of early 1930s films only came to light in the home video/DVD era. Taking a fresh look at the genre from 1931 through 1936, this critical study examines "happy ending" horror in relation to industry practices and censorship"-- Provided by publisher.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
May 02, 2017
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 224-226) and index.
Contents
Introduction: "Misery likes reality for company"
1. "Nightmare pictures": thirties horror and the Hollywood film industry
2. "Five reels of transgression followed by one reel of retribution": thirties horror and the studios
3. "Brutality, horror and gruesomeness": thirties horror and the Hays Office
4. "Why should Cecil B. de Mille have a monopoly on torture and cruelty?" thirties horror and the filmmaker
5. "A secure universe" thirties horror and the critics
Afterword.
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