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OverviewThroughout cinematic history, the buildings characters inhabit--whether stately rural mansions or inner-city apartment blocks--have taken on extra dimensions, often featuring as well developed characters themselves. Nowhere is this truer than in the horror film, where familiar spaces--from chaotic kitchens to forgotten attics to overgrown greenhouses--become settings for diabolical acts or supernatural visitations. Showing readers through a selection of prime movie real estate, this book explores how homes come to life in horror with an analysis of more than sixty films, including interviews and insights from filmmakers and scholars, along with many rare stills. From the gruesome murder in the hallway of The House by the Cemetery (1981) to the malevolent haunting in the nursery of Eel Marsh House in The Woman in Black (2012), no door is left unopened. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Cleaver PattersonPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.331kg ISBN: 9781476672977ISBN 10: 1476672970 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 16 December 2019 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments ix Foreword by David McGillivray 1 Introduction 3 1. The Hallway and Landing 9 2. The Living Room 24 3. The Library and Study 39 4. The Dining Room 56 5. The Kitchen 71 6. The Cellar 87 7. The Bedroom 102 8. The Nursery and Schoolroom 118 9. The Bathroom 131 10. The Attic 145 11. The Conservatory and Greenhouse 159 12. The Grounds 174 13. The Spare Room 189 Appendix: Abner Pastoll on the Importance of the House as a Film Character 203 Chapter Notes 215 Bibliography 219 Index 223Reviews“Unique...much appreciated”—Flick Attack “An engrossing tour, room-by-room, of the standard house in a horror movie...a must-own for diehard horror fans, and it’s illustrated with some very nice black and white stills”—Starburst Magazine. """An engrossing tour, room-by-room, of the standard house in a horror movie...a must-own for diehard horror fans, and it's illustrated with some very nice black and white stills""--Starburst Magazine." Unique...much appreciated --Flick Attack. Author InformationCleaver Patterson is an author, journalist, and film critic based in South West London. He has written for numerous periodicals including The Sunday Times Magazine, Rue Morgue, Scream, Starburst and Video Watchdog. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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