The turn to gruesomeness in American horror films, 1931-1936:
"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"...
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Jefferson, North Carolina
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
[2016]
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| 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"-- |
| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | 232 pages |
| ISBN: | 9780786494743 9781476626390 |
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