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Author:   Christopher J. Olson ,  CarrieLynn D. Reinhard
Publisher:   Lexington Books
Imprint:   Lexington Books
Dimensions:   Width: 15.70cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.90cm
Weight:   0.458kg
ISBN:  

9781498519083

ISBN 10:   1498519083
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   02 November 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction: The Politics of Possession Chapter 2 - The One That Started It All: Feminist Tensions in The Exorcist Chapter 3 - Rip-offs and Homages of the 1970s: Spotlighting Exploitation with Abby and Şeytan Chapter 4 - Revisiting The Exorcist: Challenging and Extending the Traditional Exorcism Narrative Chapter 5 - Keeping the Devil at Bay: Slashers, Parodies, and Satirizing Religion Chapter 6 - Dangerous Boys and Rebellious Priests: Possessed and the Real Story of The Exorcist Chapter 7 - True Stories and Found Footage: The Exorcism Cinema Resurgence Chapter 8 - From Reaffirming to Challenging Tradition: Comparing The Last Exorcism and The Last Exorcism Part II Chapter 9 - Conclusion: The Resiliency of Tradition

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Olson and Reinhard offer a compelling look at the history and cultural politics of exorcism films in this well argued, adeptly researched study. -- Blair Davis, DePaul University, author of The Battle for the Bs: 1950s Hollywood and the Rebirth of Low-Budget Cinema Possessed Women, Haunted States skillfully studies the cultural politics of an under-explored strand of horror cinema. Ranging from The Exorcist through to recent 'found footage' movies, as well as taking a very welcome, inclusive approach to parody, Christopher Olson and CarrieLynn Reinhard exercise impeccable critical faculties throughout this impressive analysis. -- Matthew Hills, University of Huddersfield, author of The Pleasures of Horror

Olson and Reinhard offer a compelling look at the history and cultural politics of exorcism films in this well argued, adeptly researched study. -- Blair Davis, DePaul University, author of The Battle for the Bs: 1950s Hollywood and the Rebirth of Low-Budget Cinema

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Christopher J. Olson is adjunct instructor of communication arts and science at Dominican University. CarrieLynn D. Reinhard is associate professor of communication arts and sciences at Dominican University.

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