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Horror Noire

Author : Robin R. Means Coleman
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136942947
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (369 download)

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Download or read book Horror Noire written by Robin R. Means Coleman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From King Kong to Candyman, the boundary-pushing genre of the horror film has always been a site for provocative explorations of race in American popular culture. In Horror Noire: Blacks in American Horror Films from 1890's to Present, Robin R. Means Coleman traces the history of notable characterizations of blackness in horror cinema, and examines key levels of black participation on screen and behind the camera. She argues that horror offers a representational space for black people to challenge the more negative, or racist, images seen in other media outlets, and to portray greater diversity within the concept of blackness itself. Horror Noire presents a unique social history of blacks in America through changing images in horror films. Throughout the text, the reader is encouraged to unpack the genre’s racialized imagery, as well as the narratives that make up popular culture’s commentary on race. Offering a comprehensive chronological survey of the genre, this book addresses a full range of black horror films, including mainstream Hollywood fare, as well as art-house films, Blaxploitation films, direct-to-DVD films, and the emerging U.S./hip-hop culture-inspired Nigerian "Nollywood" Black horror films. Horror Noire is, thus, essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how fears and anxieties about race and race relations are made manifest, and often challenged, on the silver screen.

Horror Film Aesthetics

Author : Thomas M. Sipos
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786458348
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Horror Film Aesthetics written by Thomas M. Sipos and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This richly informed study analyzes how various cinematic tools and techniques have been used to create horror on screen--the aesthetic elements, sometimes not consciously noticed, that help to unnerve, frighten, shock or entertain an audience. The first two chapters define the genre and describe the use of pragmatic aesthetics (when filmmakers put technical and budgetary compromises to artistic effect). Subsequent chapters cover mise-en-scene, framing, photography, lighting, editing and sound, and a final chapter is devoted to the aesthetic appeals of horror cinema. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Italian Gothic Horror Films, 1980-1989

Author : Roberto Curti
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476635242
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Italian Gothic Horror Films, 1980-1989 written by Roberto Curti and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-02-15 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Italian Gothic horror genre underwent many changes in the 1980s, with masters such as Mario Bava and Riccardo Freda dying or retiring and young filmmakers such as Lamberto Bava (Macabro, Demons) and Michele Soavi (The Church) surfacing. Horror films proved commercially successful in the first half of the decade thanks to Dario Argento (both as director and producer) and Lucio Fulci, but the rise of made-for-TV products has resulted in the gradual disappearance of genre products from the big screen. This book examines all the Italian Gothic films of the 1980s. It includes previously unpublished trivia and production data taken from official archive papers, original scripts and interviews with filmmakers, actors and scriptwriters. The entries include a complete cast and crew list, plot summary, production history and analysis. Two appendices list direct-to-video releases and made-for-TV films.

Italian Gothic Horror Films, 1957-1969

Author : Roberto Curti
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476619891
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Italian Gothic Horror Films, 1957-1969 written by Roberto Curti and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-03-27 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Gothic" style was a key trend in Italian cinema of the 1950s and 1960s because of its peculiar, often strikingly original approach to the horror genre. These films portrayed Gothic staples in a stylish and idiosyncratic way, and took a daring approach to the supernatural and to eroticism, with the presence of menacing yet seductive female witches, vampires and ghosts. Thanks to such filmmakers as Mario Bava (Black Sunday), Riccardo Freda (The Horrible Dr. Hichcock), and Antonio Margheriti (Castle of Blood), as well the iconic presence of actress Barbara Steele, Italian Gothic horror went overseas and reached cult status. The book examines the Italian Gothic horror of the period, with an abundance of previously unpublished production information drawn from official papers and original scripts. Entries include a complete cast and crew list, home video releases, plot summary and the author's analysis. Excerpts from interviews with filmmakers, scriptwriters and actors are included. The foreword is by film director and scriptwriter Ernesto Gastaldi.

Italian Gothic Horror Films, 1970-1979

Author : Roberto Curti
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476629609
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Italian Gothic Horror Films, 1970-1979 written by Roberto Curti and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-09-11 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Italian Gothic horror films of the 1970s were influenced by the violent giallo movies and adults-only comics of the era, resulting in a graphic approach to the genre. Stories often featured over-the-top violence and nudity and pushed the limits of what could be shown on the screen. The decade marked the return of specialist directors like Mario Bava, Riccardo Freda and Antonio Margheriti, and the emergence of new talents such as Pupi Avati (The House with the Laughing Windows) and Francesco Barilli (The Perfume of the Lady in Black). The author examines the Italian Gothic horror of the period, providing previously unpublished details and production data taken from official papers, original scripts and interviews with filmmakers, scriptwriters and actors. Entries include complete cast and crew lists, plot summaries, production history and analysis. An appendix covers Italian made-for-TV films and mini-series.

The Scream Writer's Handbook

Author : Thomas Fenton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781733554534
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (545 download)

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Download or read book The Scream Writer's Handbook written by Thomas Fenton and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authored by Hollywood horror screenwriting veteran Thomas Fenton, whose credits include work on the Saw and I Spit On Your Grave horror franchises, The Scream Writer's Handbook offers a 10-step approach to writing a screenplay from idea through completing a first draft.

Writing in the Dark

Author : Tim Waggoner
Publisher : Guide Dog Books
ISBN 13 : 9781947879195
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (791 download)

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Download or read book Writing in the Dark written by Tim Waggoner and published by Guide Dog Books. This book was released on 2020-09-16 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this comprehensive textbook devoted to the craft of writing horror fiction, award-winning author Tim Waggoner draws on thirty years' experience as a writer and teacher. Writing in the Dark offers advice, guidance, and insights on how to compose horror stories and novels that are original, frightening, entertaining, and well-written. Waggoner covers a wide range of topics, among them why horror matters, building viable monsters, generating ideas and plotlines, how to stylize narratives in compelling ways, the physiology of fear, the art of suspense, avoiding clichés, marketing your horror writing, and much more. Each chapter includes tips from some of the best horror professionals working today, such as Joe Hill, Ellen Datlow, Joe R. Lansdale, Maurice Broaddus, Yvette Tan, Thomas Ligotti, Jonathan Maberry, Edward Lee, and John Shirley. There are also appendices with critical reflections, pointers on the writing process, ideas for characters and story arcs, and material for further research. Writing in the Dark derives from Waggoner's longtime blog of the same name. Suitable for classroom use, intensive study, and bedside reading, this essential manual will appeal to new authors at the beginning of their career as well as veterans of the horror genre who want to brush up on their technique.

It's Alive

Author : Chuck Palahniuk
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781684545452
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (454 download)

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Download or read book It's Alive written by Chuck Palahniuk and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-10 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book two in Crystal Lake Publishing's The Dream Weaver series picks up where the Bram Stoker Award-nominated Where Nightmares Come From: The Art Of Storytelling In The Horror Genre left off.

The Idea

Author : Erik Bork
Publisher : Overfall Presss
ISBN 13 : 9781732753013
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (53 download)

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Download or read book The Idea written by Erik Bork and published by Overfall Presss. This book was released on 2018-09-13 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multiple Emmy Award-winning screenwriter Erik Bork (HBO's BAND OF BROTHERS) presents the seven fundamental characteristics of a great story in any medium. Writers tend to jump into the writing too quickly, without knowing they have a flawed central idea. This book is all about ensuring that doesn't happen!

1001 Horror Writing Prompts

Author : Christina Escamilla
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781974316113
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book 1001 Horror Writing Prompts written by Christina Escamilla and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Scares You?It's a question that all horror writers want to know. To understand the answer, it is important to look at the fear itself. Whether you are a novice or writing professional, the prompts contained in this book are designed to give you more food for thought when crafting your creative works. The book is also segmented in order to give you the most common science fiction themes and concepts. They are as followed: Demons, Occult, & Paranormal Themes Fears, Paranoia, & Psychological UndertonesMonsters, Creatures, & Creepy Slashers, Snatchers, & Real Life CrimeWerewolves & Other Supernatural BeingsWith 1001 prompts, you are bound to find something that gives you that one spark you need to pen your next great horror story.

Tonino Valerii

Author : Roberto Curti
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476626189
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Tonino Valerii written by Roberto Curti and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tonino Valerii is one of Italy's best genre film directors. Starting out as Sergio Leone's assistant on For a Few Dollars More (1965), he went on to direct spaghetti westerns that stand out among the most accomplished in their class--Day of Anger (1967), The Price of Power (1969), A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die! (1972) and My Name Is Nobody (1973). He also directed the outstanding giallo My Dear Killer (1972). This book examines Valerii's life and career in depth for the first time, with exclusive interviews with the filmmaker, scriptwriters and actors, and critical analysis of his films.

African American Viewers and the Black Situation Comedy

Author : Robin R. Means Coleman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 9780815331254
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book African American Viewers and the Black Situation Comedy written by Robin R. Means Coleman and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1998 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing new insight into key debates over race and representation in the media, this ethnographic study explores the ways in which African Americans have been depicted in Black situation comedies-from 1950's Beulah to contemporary series like Martin and Living Single.

Recreational Terror

Author : Isabel Cristina Pinedo
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 1438416164
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book Recreational Terror written by Isabel Cristina Pinedo and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2016-02-24 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Recreational Terror, Isabel Cristina Pinedo analyzes how the contemporary horror film produces recreational terror as a pleasurable encounter with violence and danger for female spectators. She challenges the conventional wisdom that violent horror films can only degrade women and incite violence, and contends instead that the contemporary horror film speaks to the cultural need to express rage and terror in the midst of social upheaval.

Riccardo Freda

Author : Roberto Curti
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476628386
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Riccardo Freda written by Roberto Curti and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-03-21 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an eclectic career spanning four decades, Italian director Riccardo Freda (1909-1999) produced films of remarkable technical skill and powerful visual style, including the swashbuckler Black Eagle (1946), an adaptation of Les Miserables (1947), the peplum Theodora, Slave Empress (1954) and a number of cult-favorite Gothic and horror films such as I Vampiri (1957), The Horrible Dr. Hichcock (1962) and The Ghost (1963). Freda was first championed in the 1960s by French critics who labeled him "the European Raoul Walsh," and enjoyed growing critical esteem over the years. This book covers his life and career for the first time in English, with detailed analyses of his films and exclusive interviews with his collaborators and family.

Black Lenses, Black Voices

Author : Mark A. Reid
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780742526426
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (264 download)

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Download or read book Black Lenses, Black Voices written by Mark A. Reid and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2005 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black Lenses, Black Voices is a provocative look at films directed and written_and sometimes produced_by African Americans, as well as black-oriented films whose directors or screenwriters are not black. Mark Reid shows how certain films dramatize the contemporary African American community as a politically and economically diverse group, vastly different from film representations of the 1960s. Taking us through the development of African American independent filmmaking before and after World War II, he then illustrates the unique nature of African American family, action, horror, female-centered, and independent films, such as Eve's Bayou, Jungle Fever, Shaft, Souls of Sin, Bones, Waiting to Exhale, Monster's Ball, Sankofa, and many more.

Fight the Power!

Author : Janice D. Hamlet
Publisher : Peter Lang
ISBN 13 : 9781433102363
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Fight the Power! written by Janice D. Hamlet and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2009 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shelton Jackson «Spike» Lee is one of the most culturally influential and provocative film directors of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Bringing together seminal writings - from classic scholarship to new research - this book focuses on this revolutionary film auteur and cultural provocateur to explore contemporary questions around issues of race, politics, sexuality, gender roles, filmmaking, commercialism, celebrity, and the role of media in public discourse. Situating Lee as an important contributor to a variety of American discourses, the book highlights his commitment to exploring issues of relevance to the Black community. His work demands that his audiences take inventory of his and their understandings of the complexities of race relations, the often deleterious influence of media messages, the long term legacy of racism, the liberating effects of sexual freedom, the controversies that arise from colorism, the separatist nature of classism, and the cultural contributions and triumphs of historical figures. This book seeks to stimulate continued debate by examining the complexities in Lee's various sociopolitical claims and their ideological impacts.

Mavericks of Italian Cinema

Author : Roberto Curti
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476633002
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Mavericks of Italian Cinema written by Roberto Curti and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-05-21 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of Italian cinema includes, in addition to the renowned auteurs, a number of peculiar and lesser-known filmmakers. While their artistry was often plagued with production setbacks, their works--influenced by poetry, playwriting, advertising, literature, comics and a nonconformist, sometimes antagonistic attitude--were original and thought provoking. Drawing from official papers and original scripts, this book includes much previously unpublished information on the works and lives of post-World War II filmmakers Pier Carpi, Alberto Cavallone, Riccardo Ghione, Giulio Questi, Brunello Rondi, Paolo Spinola, Augusto Tretti and Nello Vegezzi.