The Spectacle of Isolation in Horror Films - Dark Parades

The Spectacle of Isolation in Horror Films: Dark Parades examines the work of several of the genre''s most influential directors and investigates how traditional themes of isolation, alienation, death, and transformation have helped build the foundation of horror cinema. Authors Carl and Diana Royer examine the techniques used by Alfred Hitchcock that place his work squarely in the horror (rather than suspense) genre, discuss avant-garde cinema''s contributions to mainstream horror, explore films that use the apartment setting as the “cell of horror,” and analyze how angels and aliens function as the supernatural “Other.” A unique resource for film students and film buffs alike, the book also examines Sam Raimi''s Evil Dead trilogy and the fusion of science, technology, and quasi-religious themes in David Cronenberg''s films.

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