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OverviewA popular phenomenon since antiquity, the image of the haunted house is one that has translated elegantly into the modern medium of film. The haunted house transcends genre, appearing in mysteries, gothic romances, comedies and horror films. This book is the first comprehensive historical and critical study of themes surrounding haunted houses in film. Covering over 100 films, this reference work spans from the Mystery House thrillers of the silent era to the high-tech, big budget productions of the 21st Century. Included are the works of acclaimed directors such as D.W. Griffith, Robert Wise, Mario Bava, Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick, Tim Burton and Guillermo Del Toro. The book also covers the real-life haunted house phenomenon and movies based on paranormal case files, including those featured in films like the Conjuring series. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paul MeehanPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.415kg ISBN: 9781476674582ISBN 10: 1476674582 Pages: 222 Publication Date: 30 December 2019 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents"Preface: A Haunted House Near You 1 Introduction: Houses of Horror 5 One. No Ghosts Allowed: Mystery House Films of the Silent and Early Sound Period (and Beyond) 19 Two. Haunting Comedy: Dark Laughter in a Haunted House 36 Three. Love Amongst the Ruins: Haunted Romance 65 Four. The Classics 82 Five. A Haunting We Will Go: 1940s–1980s 111 Six. ""Based on a True Story"" 139 Seven. Haunted Houses for a New Millennium 158 Conclusion: The Haunted Screen 198 Filmography 203 Chapter Notes 211 Bibliography 212 Index 213"ReviewsAuthor InformationPaul Meehan is the author of several books on science fiction, film noir and horror films, and he is a contributor to the Noir City Sentinel, the journal of the Film Noir Foundation. He lives in San Francisco. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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