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OverviewDaughters of Darkness (1971) is a vampire film like no other. Heralded as psychological high-Gothic cinema, loved for its art-house and erotic flavors, Harry Kümel's 1971 cult classic is unwrapped in intricate detail by writer Kat Ellinger to unravel the many mysteries surrounding just what makes it so appealing. This book, as part of the Devil’s Advocates series, examines the film in the context of its peers and contemporaries, in order to argue its place an important evolutionary link in the chain of female vampire cinema. The text also explores the film's association with fairy tales, the Gothic genre, and fantastic tradition, as well as delving into aspects of the legend of Countess Bathory, traditional vampire lore, and much more. The book contains new and exclusive interviews with director Harry Kümel and actress and star Danielle Ouimet. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kat EllingerPublisher: Liverpool University Press Imprint: Auteur Publishing Dimensions: Width: 13.50cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 19.10cm ISBN: 9781911325567ISBN 10: 1911325566 Pages: 100 Publication Date: 14 May 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationKat Ellinger is the editor in chief of Diabolique Magazine and cohost of their Daughters of Darkness and Hell's Belles podcasts. Her writing has featured in a number of publications, including Scream Magazine, Fangoria, and Senses of Cinema. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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