The Turn to Gruesomeness in American Horror Films, 1931-1936
Awards:   Nominated for Bram Stoker Award, Horror Writers Association 2017 (United States)
Author:   Jon Towlson
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
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9780786494743


Pages:   240
Publication Date:   27 September 2016
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
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The Turn to Gruesomeness in American Horror Films, 1931-1936


Awards

  • Nominated for Bram Stoker Award, Horror Writers Association 2017 (United States)

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Author:   Jon Towlson
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.431kg
ISBN:  

9780786494743


ISBN 10:   0786494743
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   27 September 2016
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface 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 Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

Reviews

A 'must'.... Without question, this volume is a definite guide for anyone fascinated by horror films --M.G. Paregian, Publisher; the book on 'classic horror' to beat --Video Watchdog; Towlson's book is ridiculously informative, and yet still a well-paced, entertaining read. This is not only one of the best horror history books I've read this year, but stands as one of the best on the golden age ever written --Killer Reviews.


the book on 'classic horror' to beat --Video Watchdog.


-the book on 'classic horror' to beat---Video Watchdog.


Author Information

Jon Towlson is a UK-based journalist and film critic. He has written for British Film Institute, Senses of Cinema, Digital Filmmaker Magazine, Starburst, Scream, The Dark Side, Starburst Magazine, Paracinema, Exquisite Terror, Irish Journal of Gothic and Horror Studies, Shadowland Magazine and Bright Lights Film Journal.

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