Christian Response to Horror Cinema

Ten Films in Theological Perspective

Häftad, Engelska, 2015

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Christianity has had a powerful influence on every sphere of Western art, even art which on the surface might seem antithetical to the faith. This book argues that point with an analysis of the horror film genre, examining nine classics which illustrate the evolution of horror and reveal a culture haunted by fear of the unspeakable. The history and literary roots of the horror genre are also discussed. The author concludes that our innate dread of evil and the imperative of warding it off are the key mechanics of the horror experience. Films covered include Vampyr (1932), The Mummy (1932), The Thing (1951), Night of the Demon (1957), The Wicker Man (1973), The Exorcist (1973), Halloween (1978), Ringu (1998) and Pan's Labyrinth (2006).

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Utgivningsdatum2015-04-29
Mått152 x 229 x 11 mm
Vikt299 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor216
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786498246

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Table of ContentsIntroduction1. What Lies Beneath the Horror Genre2. Monster and Man: Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth3. Modern Paralysis and Ancient Faith: Carl Dreyer’s Vampyr4. Carnival Pleasures: Karl Freund’s The Mummy5. Lawless Men and Beasts: Jacques Tourneur’s Night of the Demon6. Kill Thine Enemy: Howard Hawks’ The Thing7. The Return of Molech: Robin Hardy’s The Wicker Man8. The Corruption of the Virgin: William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist9. No Pleasure but Cruelty: John Carpenter’s Halloween10. Lord of the World: Hideo Nakata’s RinguConclusionChapter NotesBibliographyIndex